September 2014

Antique DOLL Collector September 2014 Vol. 17, No. 8

A Weekend of Important Doll Auctions October 4, 5 and 6 in Los Angeles

More than 1000 wonderful antique dolls showcasing dolls of American childhood from the mid-1800s to early 1900s will be auctioned over three dream-filled days. The dolls range from plain and simple folk art dolls to sophisticated and elegant French bébés and ladies - a veritable visual study of play in emergent America, bustling with energy and pioneer spirit.

At Play in a Field of Dolls Featuring the Marysville Museum of Antique Dolls on the Pony Express Trail

Saturday, October 4, 2014 Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM. Featuring the fine Lois Cohorst antique doll collection of the Marysville Doll Museum on the Pony Express Trail of Kansas, as well as private estate dolls from important French and German collections.

“These auctions are a perfect opportunity for general collectors of Americana to delve into the doll as an addition to their overall collection of country American memorabilia.”

- Stuart Holbrook

Honoring An American Childhood

at the Universal City Hilton A two-volume catalog set including “At Play in a Field of Dolls” and “The Blackler Collection” is now available for $79 including priority postage and after-sale results ($94 international). Call 800-638-0422 to order or visit theriaults.com.

Plan to attend to view and bid on these exceptional treasures. If you cannot attend you can bid absentee, live with telephone bidding, or live with online bidding. To view the dolls online visit theriaults.com and click on the button for Proxibid. For details about bidding call 800-638-0422.

The Blackler Collection Fine Early American Dolls and Teddy Bears

Sunday, October 5 and Monday, October 6, 2014 Preview each day 9 AM. Auction 11 AM. The private collection of Diane and Valerie Blackler of Naples, California offers the most exceptional collection of American cloth dolls ever presented, highlighted by folk art dolls, 19th century studio dolls, and black folk dolls. To see further photographs of the collection, see page 30 of this magazine.

Over 500 dolls appear in the auction catalog and will be auctioned on Sunday and Monday to attending, absentee and online bidders. On Monday, a Discovery Day auction of an additional 200 dolls, available only to attending bidders, will immediately follow the catalog portion of the auction.

To order the two-volume catalog set call 800-638-0422.

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14” “Joanny” Bebe, beautiful blue p/w eyes, immaculate peaches & cream bisque, gorgeous clean orig. mohair wig in orig. set & orig. cork pate, “factory orig.” very ornate magnificent silk & lace dress w/ orig. matching bonnet, ant. slip & undies, socks & orig. “marked” Fr. leather shoes, on orig. early str. wrist Joanny body. This Bebe looks just like an “AT” Bebe. I never saw one so beautiful!! Head marked w/typical “J” & she is just out of this world AMAZING!!! $9575.

11” FG Block Letter Bebe, gorgeous bulging blue p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, immaculate pale pressed bisque, outlined lips, orig. mohair wig & pate, beautiful ornate ant. ecru batiste & lace dress, orig. chemise underneath, orig. crocheted socks, ant. “marked” Fr, shoes & fabulous Fr, ant. silk & velvet hat. On great orig. early 8 ball jointed compo. body w/straight wrists. One of the most beautiful FG Bebes EVER!!! Tremendous presence!! ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!!!

ONLY....$7800.

10” Steiner A “Le Parisien” Bebe, gorgeous blue p/w eyes, immaculate pale bisque, orig. strawberry blonde mohair wig & Steiner pate, wearing “factory” orig. silk & lace dress, orig. full slip & undies, crocheted socks, ant. marked shoes & ant. knitted bonnet w/ ribbons. Orig. early st. wrist Steiner body. Head is incised A-3 & “Le Parisien” in red. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! $5375.

11” JDK #221 Googlie, gorgeous bisque, huge blue eyes, watermelon mouth, orig. mohair wig & Kestner plaster pate, still in tact, peach brushed cotton dress w/orig. inside label from same time period w/matching coat, lacy ant. bonnet, ant. slip, matching peach shoes & socks. On orig. chunky jointed body w/clean shiny finish. Smallest size made in this mold & sure to make you smile!!! $6750.

5” Orsini AB “Vivi”, brown glass eyes, mint bisque overall & orig.mohair wig w/ silk bow, wears orig. fancy lace dress (ribbon replaced).

On orig. Orsini all bisque body. A darling member of the Orsini family :-) with a big smile on her face!! $2400.

6.5” All Bisque Grace Putnam Bye Lo Baby, brown sl. eyes, perfect eye wax, mint pale bisque & “swivel neck”. Wears orig. organdy & lace dress & full matching undies. On orig. perfect all bisque, fully “marked” bent limb baby body. Great large size. Too cute for words!! $1175.

6.5” Rare Kestner All Bisque With Gray boots, perfect pale bisque overall, blue glass sleep eyes, “swivel neck”, original long blonde mohair wig. She wears her darling antique coat, matching hat and original undies. She has rare painted gray boots with black tassel. She is on her original Kestner all bisque body in perfect condition overall. Absolutely STUNNING in this great large size!!! $3100.

5.5” All Bisque Kestner Pouty Barefoot, great pale bisque overall, “swivel neck”, brown glass eyes, orig. mohair wig, orig. silk & lace dress, darling ant. velvet hat, ant. undies & is a desirable barefoot all bisque. Has the best extremely pouty mouth, is early peg strung on orig. all bisque Kestner body (a teeny flake in the paint at stringing hole of her right upper arm, appears to be in the making, but not sure). She is FABULOUS!!!

Only....$3375.

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THERIAULT’S ANNOUNCES THE ESTATE AUCTION OF THE BLACKLER COLLECTION

by Jan Peterson Do you name your special French dolls?

The author, a retired French teacher, has some great suggestions for names and how to pronounce them.

About The Cover The antique doll world is abuzz with the extraordinary

news of Bonhams upcoming auction, September 24 in London. Rare character dolls include the doll seen on our cover, Kammer and Reinhardt’s 108, the only known example, and another never before seen character marked 11 (possibly for mold 111). In fact every model of the company’s ‘True to Life’ series (excepting mold 116) will be offered at this extraordinary event. Photo courtesy Bonhams.

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IL MUSEO DELLA BAMBOLA E DEL GIOCATTOLO COLLEZIONE BORROMEO

WILLIAM BLAKE LUCE: HINGHAM MINIATURES FROM THE ARTS & CRAFTS PERIOD

The Museum of Dolls and Toys of the Borromeo Collection

by Lynn Murray Housed in a medieval fortress on Italy’s Lake Maggiore, this is one of Europe’s leading doll museums.

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BONHAMS SEPTEMBER 24 AUCTION – RARE CHARACTER DOLLS

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by Derin Bray An extraordinary archive of miniature wooden toys and photographs celebrates toy making in Hingham, MA. SEPTEMBER 2014

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22. ‘Larger than Life‘ truly describes this 28” Baby Character Girl by K*R with her astounding 19” cir. head! Sporting the miracle that is her mint factory wig, the outrageous body is also mint as is her antique fine linen baby ‘short dress‘ - All that and a face to love! $1495

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23. 10” Super Rare ‘Aero Baby‘ this bisque head, fully signed cabinet rarity from Grace Putnam melds character and fantasy into a brilliant combination of Peter Pan and Puck! With its impish aspect, highly molded hair and shaded eyelids it is an amazing and important rarity. $3250 27

27. Adorable South Sea Baby - 7-1/2” of mint charm and wit in the palm of your hand! She is factory perfect with creamy fired-in bisque from mohair topknot to the label on her foot!

Mint $750

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25. 22” All Original Brown Toddler - plus her labelled box, ‘Rosalinda’ has exceptional quality fired-in bisque , molded hair with beribboned tuffs of mohair, fashionable dress a stupendous doll! $1100

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26. Part pixie, part cartoon, this 10” Very Rare ‘AM 241’ Googly is famous for her oversized wide set eyes and button nose all framed by her factory ringlets ! Her chubby tummy and dimpled knees are all wrapped up in her original lemon ruffles and bonnet too!

Here she is....the one you’ve been chasing! $3500

29. 26” Elegant Quality ‘Laughing Jumeau’ - luxurious quality bisque, richly detailed modeling with the expressive subtle coloration so rare in the size and jewel blue eyes are all combined in a life size 16-1/2” cir. head on its mint body.

Magnificent layers of antique gowns and matching robe with caplet collar create a monumental french child as dramatic as it is delightful. $1500 29

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28. This Foxy 11” All Original ‘AM 200‘ Googly - has a great fully dimpled body, her red factory wig and original deco Ric-Rac style and buckled shoes! With extra fine quality bisque! Special large size! and teeny molded tongue! She is the works! $1600

30. 29” Rare Size Early Columbian - the Bru of American cloth dolls , this important and rare hand painted baby face sweetheart is uniquely coy with her big round ‘baby blues.’ A museum class doll in her original barn red frock and juvenile pinafore is one in a hundred. A true icon - with a tender heart ! Large but light and easy to hug ! $7500

31. French School Room - a cabinet toy for your ‘cabinet kids‘, this precious 7”x7”x10” Maison D’Ecole opens to reveal a classroom complete with teacher and 4 girls at desks and one boy - the dunce kneeling in the corner! $1200 30

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32. Rare 17” ‘Wendy Face‘ Kley & Hahn ‘546‘ - with those big round, thought filled pools of rich brown eyes, gentle closed mouth, mint body and long factory tresses and her precious, storybook perfect, frilly layers of antique clothes and shoes! A dear heart... $4800

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33. Unique, profound and gorgeous is this Rare 38” Early Kestner Closed Mouth! with ivory pure bisque, meticulous ‘AT style’ modeling and sensuous blush she is a portrait of sophistication and luxury. Fully dressed and drenched in her elegant dress coat with silk lining and matching hat and trims. Early closed mouth dolls are exceedingly rare in this size. Such grandeur! $4900 34. 10” Cabinet Size Jumeau Lady signed Jumeau , she is mint and Factory Original from hat to hang tag, with lady features, clo/mo, PW eyes and jointed body. Choice! $795

35. A 36” K*R Child in Original Box - It is true but rare and she is a beauty with mint factory wig and the original K*R body, a maturing youth with perfect dewey bisque and elaborate Edwardian dress. Quite the teacher’s pet! Like the label says ”My Favorite Doll“!! $1650 35

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36. Stunning K*R 115a ‘Phillip‘ - he has the most compelling ‘breathy‘ bisque complexion, pure and gentle,with warm brown eyes and mint antique wig plus fully jointed toddler body, perfect for his middle school years. Another ‘Teacher’s Pet‘! $2500

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14.5 Incised Depose Jumeau $5500

6” Sonneberg with jointed knees $1200

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12” Kestner 185 Character $2400

6” Kestner All Bisque $2000

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5.5” S&H Mignonette $2000

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Three Graces All Beauties!

14” Early Bru Fashion$6500 as shown 16” Empress Eugenie$7500 as shown 19” Portrait Jumeau Fashion - $10,800 as shown Additional pictures available. All of these exceptionally pretty dolls have lovely ensembles available.

Visit website for more information!

For excellent service contact Beautiful Bebes when Selling or Consigning!

Gorgeous Mein Leibling: True beauty with cornflower blue sl. eyes fringed with sweeping silky lashes, original human hair wigin lovely russet curls.

A stunning doll dressed in antique ecru silk dress with lovely lace adornments and original chestnut colored velvet cape and matching elaborate signed bonnet. 28” tall~ $4900 What a little angel! This flirty 16” Incised 7 Depose is the whole package! She is so quintessential Jumeau; a perfect plum from the dreams of Emile Jumeau. Gorgeous spiral threaded amber eyes, tender painting of features, delicious ensemble, stellar thick wig. Guard your heart! Exc. Conditon. $7950~

Mignonnette en Présentation: Superb wee one in perfect condition just 6” tall. Magical all original; long blonde mohair braids tied behind, sweet blue glass eyes, French blue silk dress & tiny silken hat. In presentation box w/ four dresses, two additional bonnets and extras. The box is exceptional w/clear glass orig. lid. PLUS all items & doll are free to move about & play! This box has never had ties inside. $5200~

Rare to find Poupée with trunk & trousseau: Every once in a while, a doll captures the imagination... Such is this fantastique Poupée... This beauty was likely a creation by Lazare Frayon, a porcelain manufaturer, that served many houses including Aristide Halopeau, and then marketed by Au Paradis Des Enfants (stamped). Lovely & graceful, this 17.5” mademoiselle is shown in original antique white summer-weight confection with three layers of flowing ruffles over hoop skirt. She has three total outfits consisting of a day dress, a lovely original couture black and royal blue silk walking suit, a long rain coat, a fur muff, an antique watch pin , two parasols, extra white-wear, a trunk, boots and slipper-shoes, two wigs, porcelain chocolate set, books and extra bonnets. Her condition is excellent for her age and she has the ability to sit or cross her legs. This is a rare and classic beauty... truly a dream. Generous terms available! $16,800. Additional pictures available.

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Petite Wedding Couple in Satin Lined Straw Egg: A truly heart-warming presentation! These small little 7 inch dolls celebrate in a “made for the French market” type presentation. He is dapper in faux beaver top-hat, silk creme colored long-tailed jacket w/ metallic trim & coordinated black satin trousers. She is a vision in beautiful antique lace dress w/ long flowing veil topped & wax orange blossoms to match a tiny bouquet. She has layers of undies & several gathered layers of lace. The workmanship is delightful. Both dolls German. She is stamped S & C, he is marked K*R. 5 pc. compo bodies w/ painted shoes These little ones may represent Tom Thumb and his bride. Both dolls exc cond. c. 1895+. $1295~

An exceptional Huret from the early years with a dear face and many enchanting attributes including her original signed Huret gutta percha body (albeit some restoration), superbly painted, glazed shoulderhead with sensitively rendered eyes and lips, shown in royal blue velvet and satin Enfantine style frock and antique ribbons. Huret shoes.

Additional espresso pique ensemble with complex soutache design and leather bag. Fantastic presence.

17” tall. Bisque is perfect.

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Gorgeous Gottschalk dollhouse in wonderful 1/2” scale. In overall excellent condition with expected age and patina.

All walls and floors retain original designs.

Delightfully compact and perfect for display! 21.5”w x 23”x t x 10” d. $3600~

International PRESTIGE Auction of collectible Antique GAMES, DOLLS, TOYS, CURIOSITIES & AUTOMATONS at the

Saturday September 20, 2014 at 1:30 pm

AMBASSADOR Hotel PARIS “Salon Vendôme”

Sunday September 21, 2014 (10am to 4pm) The 28th POLICHINELLE DOLL FAIR (at our usual location)

“Live Auction” with www.Drouotlive.com English translation

Preview: Saturday September 20, 2014 from 10am to 1pm

Two catalogues, one for the Antique Games and one for the Dolls and Toys: 15 euros each ($25 each with mailing cost) order from: François THEIMER the catalogues can be viewed 2 weeks before auction at: www.theimer.fr & www.lombrail-teucquam.com

François THEIMER

International Appraiser & Historian on French Dolls 4 rue des Cavaliers 89130 TOUCY Tél: (0033) 03 86 74 31 76 Fax: (0033) 03 86 74 32 13 E.Mail: francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr Website: www.theimer.fr

DOLL COLLECTORS AUCTION Friday, September 12, 9:30 a.m.

120 South Spring Street Louisville, Kentucky 40206 www.haysauction.com HAYS & ASSOCIATES, Inc. will be selling at ABSOLUTE AUCTION wonderful private collections of dolls, accessories and toys from a multi-state area. One special collection has been in the family for three generations. A partial listing follows: Lovely French fashions & child dolls - German chinas including grape lady, Alice-in- Wonderland, brown & blue eyed covered wagon style dolls & early 1840s chinas from the Kestner & KPM firms that include Queen Victoria hairstyle & black & brown haired beautifully sculptured heads [some with a pink tint] - German bisques by Kling, Kestner, Simon & Halbig, Armand Marseille, Schoenau & Hoffmeister, Alt, Beck, Gottschalk, Walkure & including Gibson girls & a rare Gebruder Heubach mold #7852 of girl w/coiled braids - Milliner’s model - Antique doll house dolls - Hard plastics including 1950s Mary Hartline & Madame Alexander Poor Cinderella, Cinderella in ball gown & Prince

Charming all w/Margaret O’Brien face - Large papier-maches - Compositions including a large Kewpie - representative time line of Shirley Temple dolls - Doll furniture - Antique costumes & trim including doll shoes - Doll artist dolls including Elke Hutchens, Fayzah Spanos, Dianne Effner & Australian artist Jan McLean’s “Emily Ann” [limited edition of 30] - Celluloid - Ethnic dolls - Toys - Collection of Gene dolls with extra boxed outfits & furnishings - Tyler Wentworth - Steiff circus wagons & animals Vintage Barbies, family & friends dolls - Antique Topsy-Turvy dolls - Early rubber dolls - Wax/over dolls - Parian & tinted bisque dolls - Early wooden lady doll w/glass eyes - All-bisques - 1950s/1960s toys, games, dolls & dollhouse furniture in original boxes First Captain Kirk doll - Early printed & painted cloth dolls thought to be Moravian & Columbian - Danbury Mint Princess Diana & Prince Charles porcelain wedding dolls

UNCATALOGUED Terms: cash, approved check, VISA & MC Inspection: Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

NO BUYER PREMIUM

KENNETH S. HAYS KENNETH S. HAYS, JR. GARY CAMPBELL Auctioneers - Appraisers HAYS & ASSOCIATES, Inc. 502-584-4297

Arizona Doll & Toy Museum

The museum has relocated after 26 years from Downtown Phoenix to Historical Catlin Court, Glendale, AZ New address: 5847 W. Myrtle Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301 Phone: 623-939-6186 Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10am to 4 pm

Grand reopening September 6th, 2014 Cake and Punch to celebrate - See You There!

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17” Rare SH 111 character made for French trade on Jumeau body Fabulous blue threaded eyes, antique undergarments, shoes and socks, mohair wig, 2 hairlines- fore head & back of head (sanded), beautiful example of a very rare doll $6500 Now $4995.

13 ½” Schmidt w/parted lips, shading above brown pw eyes, marked w/ shield head & body, head as is – front face glued - was a clean break ear to ear under chin $7750.

19” Early 1850’s pressed bisque ABG of wonderful quality, blue painted eyes, original HH wig, antique clothing $2250.

14” Heubach #8191 character baby w/ crooked smile, blue intaglio eyes, wonderfully molded hair $795.

19” CM Bru Jne 8, brown pw eyes, shading above eyes, antique clothing, undergarments, socks & leather boots, HH wig $13,850.

21” Jumeau 1880’s Deluxe or Portrait model, very clean kid body, antique clothing & bonnet, English mohair wig, brown pw eyes, pierced ears $3995.

12” Smiling Bru size B on shoulder plate, head as is, kid body right hand as is, blue glass eyes, beautiful antique clothing $2295.

13” CM Kestner “8” socket head on shoulder plate, blonde mohair wig, brown sleep eyes, kid body $1695 $1695.

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20” Insisted Depose Jumeau 9 on stiff wrist Jumeau body with mama pull strings, blue PW eyes, applied pierced ears, antique clothing, mohair wig $6650. Now $6050. $6650

21” FG Fashion marked G on head, FG on left shoulder, brown PW eyes, small chips by both ears, original hh wig, antique clothing, leather shoes, necklace and earrings $2700 $2700. Now $2395.

10-1/2” S3H 949 Af Am on stiff wrist jointed body, brown glass eyes, pierced ears, mohair wig, slight rubs on cheeks & nose, sweet size $1195.

6” CM French All bisque Lanternier Limoges w/ anchor mark in Alsace Lorraine costume, black pupiless eyes, blond mohair wig, painted black boots $475.

27” CM Kestner 128, brown sleep eyes, HH wig & plaster pate, antique clothing $2495 $2495.

Now $2195. 12 ½” Fabulous underscored F Steiff Teddy Bear with beautiful face, mohair is in wonderful condition $1995.

10 ½” A Series Steiner A 3.4 Paris, Af Am, body stamped “La Parisinne” Modeille d’Or Paris, pierced ears, brown pw eyes, small hairline at front forehead $1995.

7” Sweet Pair of the German All Bisques, Limbach? 653/4 on leg, great molding, small chip on blue hair bow $225. pair

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8” Lenci Golfing Boy 1500 Series all original in felt plaid shorts, red jacket, beige cape, leather shoes, yard socks, leather golfing bag with 3 clubs, hazel painted eyes $2050.

21” Lenci “Nini” all original in footed sleeper, Nini embroidered on front, brown eyes & blonde mohair wig $2095.

17” Unusual “Nun” Shirley Temple- she was dressed as a nun by a nun in the 1930’s in black wool habit with details, face has a few crazes , no wig under wimple, chip on left finger $325.

5-1/2” Effanbee Wee Patsy all original, dress as is on netting, really nice paint $145. 7-1/2” Baby Sandy by Freundlich 1939 - 42, nice molding and coloring $185.

18” Sonja all original in tagged off white taffeta dress with marabou trim and flower accents, skates (1 blade as is, 1 missing), HH wig in original set, some crazing $225. 14” All original Sonja in tagged white satin and black velvet dress, swivel waist body, HH wig, slight crazing $225. 15” All original Sonja in tagged skiing outfit w/ skies & poles, outfit is minty clean, shoe snaps (as is), lips repainted, HH wig, few crazes $295. 15” Sonja in tagged yellow taffeta dress, skates are a bit big, finger tips chipped left hand, slight crazing $155.

20” Alexander Dionne Quint toddler in original tagged lavender organdy dress, undergarments, socks, HH wig, face has some crazing $295.

17” Alexander Dionne Quint toddler in original tagged blue coat, hat & leggings, shoes& socks, lips & eyes repainted $325.

10” Roldan Man taking dog for walk, holding candle $125.

17” Lenci Dutch Boy 300 Series 1930’s, all original in felt plaid pants, black jacket, red shirt, mohair cape, felt tulip, wooden shoes, brown painted eyes $1995.

18” Shirley Temple in tagged NRA dress w/ sepia Shirley pin, eyes were replaced, slight crazing, repainted lips $345. 1935 Saalfield #1739 Shirley Temple & her Playhouse, doll, clothes, house & accessories, appears to be complete, table and chairs legs bent $ 5 1/4” Shirley Temple 1930’s soap in Stand up and Cheer $39.95 1935 Saalfield #1727 Shirley Temple standing doll front and back doll, stand and clothing $72.50 1935 Saalfield #1712 Shirley Temple at Play book w/ 11 color pictures $47.50 Shirley - 5 Books About Me #1730, 1934, On the Movie Lot, Twinkletoes, Just a Little Girl, in Staring Roles, Little Playmate. $95. 1935 Saalfield #1726 Shirley’s Pastime Book w/ dustcover, some writing - nicely done $37.50 1935 Saalfield Shirley’s Storybook - few pages as is in front $19.95 1935 Saalfield Shirley Temple by Jerome Beatty w/ dust cover great photos $59.50

23” Humphrey #3/5 1994 by Busser Bears – Leeann Snyder of Ohio, of beautiful wavy mohair $125. 15” Steiff Baby Hot Water Bottle Bear, 2004, wavy mohair w/ original bag $225. Set of Mini Revere Ware – 3 cook pots w/ covers, frying pan, pot, tea kettle (top loose), coffee pot $175. set

Rare 7” x 6” 1930’s Shirley Temple String Holder, wonderful painting, great condition $295.

14 ½” NIADA Artist Fern Deutsch Girl w/ Doll & basket dressed in late 1800’s style costume, 1960’s, hand painted latex composition head $695.

29” x 30” Shirley Temple Grey Witney – Ideal Carriage with decals & ST hubcabs & hood knobs, hood as is $225.

Shirley Temple Saalfield Paper dolls 1930’s, Her Movie Wardrobe #1773, dolls have been punched, 2 pages of clothes have been cut, 4 pages uncut $47.50 1934 ST Dolls & Dresses #2112 – 4 doll set, dolls were punched, uncut clothes, some writing on front, very clean $65. Minty 1930’s Shirley’s Birthday Book by Dell Publishing, uncut doll & clothes, games, stories, pictures, no writing $45.

1958 Paperdolls - uncut, 2 dolls & clothes, bottom corners bent $39.95

Shirley Temple Slipper Box Style #6220, Color Red, Size 11, comes with tag from slippers & advertisement from Trimfit socks $69.95 Shirley Bridge Cards in box, has been played, box has some wear $30. Shirley Bridge Cards 2 decks mint with box, cards are still in wrappers, some wear on box $65. 1934 Saalfield #1762 Shirley “Little Star Her Life in Pictures” $47.50 ST in “Heidi” Saalfield #1771 really clean, great pictures, 1937 $39. ST in “Little Miss Broadway” Saalfield #1778, great pictures, loose spine, 1938 $32.50 ST in “Susannah of the Mounties” Saalfield #1771 really clean, great pictures, 1937 $39. ST in “Dimples” Saalfield #1760 really clean, great pictures, 1936 $39. ST in “Stowaway” Saalfield #1767 really clean, great pictures, 1937 $39.

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Bonhams September 24 Auction – Rare Character Dolls

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n the early years of the 20th century the doll industry was awash with mass produced German pretty faced girl dolls. Gone were the fine quality French dolls of the last quarter of the 19th century, out priced and marketed by the inferior and cheaper German dolls. But the major German manufacturers were also concerned by the lack of originality in the dolls being produced.

In the early years of the 20th century intellectual circles began to take an interest in child psychology.

This new awareness of children and interest in the child as a real person had an effect on the design of dolls with the demand being for a more natural and childlike doll rather than a stylized dolly-faced doll.

By 1909 the German art scene was strongly influenced by the expressionism movement and the major German manufacturers decided it was time to produce and market dolls that had expression and realism, taking their inspiration from true life models, thus began the Art Doll Series.

The only known example of Mould 108, the estimate is £60,000 - 80,000 Photos courtesy Bonhams

Kammer and Reinhardt were among a number of German manufacturers who embraced the concept of Character dolls. Although this collection includes rare character dolls by Simon & Halbig, Kestner and other makers, the focus is on the Kammer & Rheinhardt series promoted under the ‘Taken from Life, True to Life’ dolls.

Between 1909 and 1914 Kammer and Reinhardt designed a number of character children and baby dolls beginning with mould 100; the heads were manufactured by Simon & Halbig from K & R’s own design.

K & R, when shown a bronze bust of a six-weekold baby by a well-known Berlin artist Professor Lewin-Funcke, recognized the beauty of the moulding of the head, yet they were reluctant to produce it as a doll. However they went forward with their belief in creating a more realistic doll and put into production mould 100, their now famous Baby doll (commonly referred to as the Keiser Baby).

At first the Baby doll was a hard product to sell and at the 1909 Berlin exhibition the doll failed to sell in large numbers with only one new customer There are two 104’s in the sale: boy, estimate £30,000 – 50,000, right, £15,000 – 20,000 (hairline).

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Mould 106, estimate £40,000 - 60,000

ordering a dozen. However these first buyers sold the Baby dolls straight away and reordered in large numbers. At the same exhibition they also showcased mould 101, a beautiful character child, marketed as Marie when dressed as a girl and Peter when outfitted as a young boy. Again sales for these dolls were slow, but after some persistence sales grew and the public become enchanted with these very appealing children.

K & R continued with their series of character dolls, mould 102, a character boy doll with heavily moulded blonde hair, then model numbers 103, 104 and 105, all modeled on Professor Lewin-Funcke’s daughter Karin, each depicting a slightly different expression, 103: Girl serious, 104: Girl laughing (although this can be dressed as either a girl or boy) and 105: Girl friendly. None of these three models, together with other moulds 102, 106 (heavily moulded character boy) and 108 (expressive girl doll) were successful at the time and only some were used in the big shops in Berlin for decoration.

Two exceptions in this range of moulds (102 to

The two 107s are both estimated at £5,000 – 8,000.

Mould 105, estimate £40,000 - 60,000

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109) was model 107, a wigged version of mould 102 advertised as ‘Carl’ and mould 109 ‘Elise’.

Both these dolls had limited success and of all the dolls in the range from 102 to 109 are the easiest (although still rare) to find today.

After the disappointments of these character dolls, Kammer and Reinhardt veered towards a more appealing face producing either character baby dolls which had more appeal to young children or more typical dolly faced dolls such as mould 117.

This important private collection is being offered in a single owner sale comprising over ninety lots including some rare and unique character dolls by Kammer and Rheinhardt, including every known number in the 100 true to life series (except 116), Simon and Halbig and other renowned German manufacturers. There are also some wonderful Steiff dolls and toys. Estimates range from $500 to $100,000.

The sale includes the only known example of mould 108 and what is believed to be a never before seen K&R character from the True to Life series marked 11 (possibly for mould 111).

The auction will be held in London at Bonhams Knightsbridge auction rooms on Wednesday September 24th at 2pm and promises to be an exciting and unique sale.

Mould 102 estimate £15,000 25,000

Mould 103 estimate £25,000 - 35,000

True to Life series marked 11

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A Rose by Any Other Name…

by Jan Peterson

Fleurette is a 16 inch fashion poupée attibuted to Jumeau. Melanie Luther collection.

Marie is a François Gaultier size 2 fashion poupée.

Melanie Luther collection.

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e all know in our heart of hearts that our beloved antique dolls really do “live”. That is quite evident when we greet them in the doll cabinet in the morning and discover a charming accessory isn’t exactly the way we last arranged it. One doll’s head is posed in a slightly different tilt, and the fan that is now lying open on the fainting couch was definitely folded shut when we turned out the lights before going to bed. From the wonderful Raggedy Ann & Andy books, to the unforgettable characters of Woody and Buzz Lightyear in the “Toy Story” film series, every collector knows that dolls frolic all through the night. They have also perfected the ability to “return-to-place-and-freeze” at the first ray of dawn or the click of a light switch. Only the tiniest clues hint at what really goes on in Doll World when the humans go to sleep. Our antique dolls have a rich heritage of having been loved for often well over a hundred years and sometimes much longer.

Those little girls’ children and grandchildren often happily received maman’s old doll, and then completely new adventures were experienced as the doll eventually passed into the loving hands of a collector. This most recent chapter in its story often includes travel to faraway lands where its new owner speaks a an entirely different language. It is not at all uncommon for a doll to

Adèle Claire is a rare Steiner series “C” bébé. Wilda Judges collection.

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Babette is an unmarked French fashion doll attributed to Barrois. Laurie Baker collection.

Colette is an unmarked French fashion doll.

Judy Fullmer collection.

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Annick is a darling SFBJ bebe. Judy Fullmer collection.

become a beloved member of many families during its “lifetime”, and her original name was almost invariably lost along the way.

When the doll was brand new and dressed in a frock made just for her, she instantly stole her first child’s heart. With a squeal of delight, a tight embrace, and a kiss on the tip of her little bisque nose, the doll almost always immediately received her name.

I have a dear friend who says when she acquires an antique doll, she holds her doll cheek to cheek and waits for the doll to whisper her name. I love that!

The only time I feel a little sad is when I am granted the delightful privilege of viewing a new friend’s collection, and the dolls are referred to by their maker’s name, or even more disheartening, by their mold numbers “This is my S&H 1159,” or, “This is my Portrait Jumeau.”

I invariably blurt out, ‘Don’t they have names?’ After an awkward silence, the response is usually that the collector would love to give her doll a name, but there are two things standing in the way. They have, indeed, named the doll, but, having so many dolls to keep track of, and getting to an age when lots of us tend to mix up our grandchildren’s names with those of our pets, the dolls’ names are soon forgotten. Or, their owners would love to give the doll an authentic name from the period, but are unsure just what those names were, and, especially, how they were pronounced.

I don’t have a clever memory trick for the first problem other than keeping your dolls’ names with their photos in your doll inventory records. In a pinch, when it is 2:30 a.m. and you wake up suddenly and begin to torment yourself with, ‘what DID I name my Bru Breveté?’, you can click on your Ipad, look it up

Francine is an unmarked French-type all original mignonette Kathryn Clement collection.

in a flash, and fall back into a blissful sleep full of dolly dreams.

However, I can help you find the perfect name if your doll was made in France. It is still possible to find antique copies of La Poupée Modèle, and these little girls’ magazines are a wonderful source of what names were popular in 19th Century and early 20th Century France. After teaching teenagers how to speak French for twenty-five years in our local high school, I can help you learn how to correctly pronounce the perfect name for your doll. I have several copies of the La Poupée Modèle magazines dating from the late 1860s through the early 20th Century. In each issue, the stories and plays are full of lovely names for little French girls. But, a feature of each magazine that is a treasure trove of names are the Pages Roses that were included in each issue. The Pages Roses were printed on pale pink newsprint paper that was a fold-out in the center of the magazine.

One side usually had patterns for outfits for dolls from the lady dolls of the 1860s and 1870s, to the bébé dolls of the 1880s through the 1920s. There are adorable tiny patterns as well for the little pocket dolls, or mignonnettes, of the late 1870s through the 1890s. On the reverse side of each Page Rose were usually embroidery, cross stitch, craft, or game patterns. On both sides, curving among the pattern pieces and craft activities, are dozens of girls’ names. They were meant to be used as embroidery patterns so little French girls could personalize their hankies, underwear, etc. Today, they are a wonderful source of all the popular names of the Golden Age of doll production in France.

Just like names in every culture, French names also had a meaning. Some of the names have a delightful history, as well, as

Rébecca, a Bru fashion, comes with her original box marked “poupée Juive” (poupée Jewess).

Donna Kaonis collection.

Francette is a porcelain doll by Jacob Petit. Donna Kaonis collection.

Odile is also a size 2 F.G. poupée.

Melanie Luther collection.

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Béatrice is an unmarked French fashion attributed to Jumeau. Laurie Baker collection.

Popular names for little girls were printed on the pages roses of La Poupée Modèle to be embroidered on hankies and clothing.

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exemplified by the story behind the name Fleurette! The lovely Atlantic port city of La Rochelle, has an island, the Ile de Ré, just offshore that was once an English naval base.

The French girls of the town were not at all encouraged by their parents to fraternize with the sailors when they came ashore on leave. However, who can resist a man in uniform! So, the girls would put a little flower blossom, une fleurette, in their hair to signal to the young English sailors that they were willing to risk the wrath of Papa, and that they could be discreetly approached. As the sailors rotated back to England, they told their replacements headed for the Ile de Ré just what a fleurette in the locks of a French girl meant. However, they mispronounced the word as FLIRT! That is the origin of our English word! Even more amusing, French girls started using the English mispronunciation of fleurette to refer to someone of either sex who gave that “come hither” glance, which is the origin of the French verb FLIRTER! Most French girls’ names were the feminine form of a masculine name because little girls were often named for their fathers, godfathers, grandfathers, or favorite uncles.

The feminine form of the names often includes endings that make them diminutive as an expression of affection.

For example, the name Charlotte literally means “little (sweet) feminine form of Charles”. That is quite a mouthful!

Because French is essentially mispronounced Latin, most names also had Latin or Greek origins. They often came from the place name of the ancient region where one had been born. It is also true that the origins of names often came from a physical or personality attribute that the first person bearing that name had. An example is the lovely name Cécile which means “blind.” They can sometimes be quite sad, as a result.

What follows is a list of my favorite names from antique copies of La Poupée Modèle that you can use to choose a name for your antique doll. I will include the pronunciation so you can pronounce these lovely names with confidence and dazzle your friends at your next presentation at your doll club. In French, there is no stress or emphasis of any one syllable in a word. That goes for names, too. So, it keeps it very simple! For example, in English, most words emphasize one or more syllables in a name. Michelle in English places the emphasis on the second syllable: Me-SHELL But, in French, both halves of the name are pronounced with the same emphasis on each syllable: Meshell. That alone makes it easy to pronounce a French name with confidence. There are just a few other “tricks” to good pronunciation. The letter H is always silent. In French, G and J are pronounced exactly like the S in treasure or pleasure. I represent that sound with the letters ZH. And, finally, if you can gargle, you can pronounce a French “R”!

Just get a little phlem (euwwwww!) in the back of your throat and say, “R”! Not very ladylike, but it sounds great.

When I was still teaching, boys never had trouble with the R, but all of the girls (except the tomboys) had to let go of their feminine inhibitions in order to get it right. Finally,

this is meant to be fun, and not to be a French lesson that requires work. And there will be no test at the end…

Laurette: lah-rette (laurel leaf/honorable) Virginie: veer-zhee-nee (maiden/virgin) Adrienne: ah-dree-enn (from Hadria, a town in northern Italy) Valérie: vah-lay-ree (strong) Cécile: say-seel (blind) Claudine: kloh-deen (lame or crippled) Denise: duh-neez (an early saint, Dionysios) Isabelle: ee-zuh-bel (abundance) Anne: ahn (a prophetess) Agnès: ahn-yes (chaste/pure/a newborn lamb) Alice: ah-lees (noble) Geneviève: zhuh-nuh-vee-ev (woman of the tribe) Eliane: ay-lee-ahn (the sun) Clothilde: kloh-teeld (famous in battle) Lidie: lee-dee (from the region of Lydia in Asia Minor) Fanny: fah-nee (French girl) Héloïse: ay-loh-eez (healthy) Mélanie: may-lah-nee (dark/black) Annette: ah-net (“little” prophetess) Clémentine: klay-mahn-teen (gentle/kind) Camille: kah-mee (unknown, possibly Etruscan) Amélie: ah-may-lee (hard-working) Thérese: tay-rez (summer/harvest) Valentine: vah-lahn-teen (strong)

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Clara: klah-rah (bright/full of light) Ninette: nee-net (little girl ... from the Spanish Niña) Sidonie: see-duh-nee (from Sidon in Phoenicia) Hélène: ay-len (torch/moon) Clarisse: klah-reece (bright/full of light) Sophie: suh-fee (wise) Céline: say-leen (heavenly) Manon: mah-no (wished-for child) Fleurette: fluhr-rette (little flower) Mirabelle: me-rah-bell (wonderful) Marie: mah-ree (wished-for child) I hope you will be inspired to choose the perfect name for your bébé, mignonnette or French fashion doll, poupée, pronounced: bébé: bay-bay mignonnette: mee-nyah-nette poupée: pooh-pay One of my favorite lines in literature is found in The Velveteen Rabbit where it is stated that if a toy is loved well enough, it grows a soul. These wonderful old dolls do have such lovely souls! They deserve a name go with it!

A huge thanks to Melanie Luther, Kathryn Clement, Laurie Baker, Donna Kaonis, Judy Fullmer and Wilda Judges for sharing these photos of their gorgeous dolls!

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to be Held at Margaret Gray Kincaid’s charming house, fully decorated for Christmas, in Baltimore, Maryland It all starts on Tuesday Evening with a welcome dinner.

Seminars, workshops and programs on Wednesday and Thursday.

All meals included with a Gala Dinner on Thursday night.

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Theriault’s Announces the Estate

Itinerant folk artists traveled from village to village in 19th century America, making their living by painting wall-hanging portraits of family members.

It is possible that these same folk artists painted the flat-dimensional oil-painted canvas faces of dolls, which were then formed by mothers and fathers into actual play dolls, with simple stuffed cloth bodies and handmade costumes. In other cases, the family may have created the entire doll, with stitch-shaped and painted faces.

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hen the Blackler twins of Southern California entered an auction room, a sales room, or any marketplace in their quest for revered objects of past childhoods, heads turned. Their blonde bouncy ponytails, exuberant costumes, and wide beaming smiles drew one’s attention even before their enthusiastic zest to find and win another great treasure won you over completely. For more than 30 years, the prescient pair, Valerie and Diane Blackler (and in this case, one and one was way more than two) sought, gathered, cherished and then filled every nook and cranny of their California home with the dolls of American childhood. Call the collection “Americana, the 1800s”. Think folk art, think dolls that little girls carried across the plains during pioneering days, imagine cozy. And then, think big, because once they began collecting, it never stopped. Literally, thousands of dolls, teddy bears, and childhood folk art filled their home. The entire collection is now coming to auction

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Auction of The Blackler Collection

by Theriault’s with a cataloged estate auction on Sunday, October 5 and Monday, October 6, followed by a Discovery Day on Monday, October 6 at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles, California.

“The collection is immense, yet it is anything but casual. Carefully organized in every room of their home, it appeared at first to have many duplicates - more than 20 Martha Chase dolls, for example - but it has proven to be much more than that, for each doll is different, with variations of production, style or model”, said Florence Theriault, chief cataloger at Theriault’s. “Clearly, they quested with focus. Valerie and Diane Blackler were truly collectors with a vision”.

Handmade and commercial cloth dolls including an outstanding collection of black cloth dolls, paper mache and porcelain dolls with lovingly sewn mother-made costumes, hundreds of wonderful early teddy bears and friends, carved wooden folk dolls, and a veritable stable

The extensive collection of black cloth folk dolls ranges from early and very rare oil-painted examples to those dolls with embroidered or pencil drawn features.

The dolls are notable for original costumes and accessories, too.

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Dolls from American turn-of-the-century cottage doll industries include Alabama Babies, Sheppard Babies, Columbian Doll, Martha Chase, Julia Beecher and Gertrude Rollinson, among others.

Teddy bears include numerous beloved examples of early Steiff models, as well as a delightful group of antiquecostumed 1930s teddy bears. The bears shown here are all early Steiff bears except for their friend “Peter” and a sample of the collection of early paper mache rolly dollies.

of wooden toy horses made the Blackler house their home. “In and of itself, this may be one of the greatest extant finds of early American cloth dolls”, said Stuart Holbrook, President of Theriault’s.

The Blackler Collection auction will be preceded on Saturday, October 4, by a superb auction of antique dolls featuring the Marysville Doll Museum from the Pony Express Trail. Antique dolls of every genre ranging from superb French and German bisque dolls to a collection of rare W.P.A. dolls will be offered.

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Both auctions will be posted online at www.theriaults.com after September 10. Collectors are urged to attend the entire weekend to view what Holbrook has termed “a veritable museum of 19th century American childhood” and the opportunity to bring home a new treasure or two. For collectors who cannot attend, absentee, telephone and live online bidding is available the entire weekend except for Discovery Day lots. A two-volume catalog is available for $79 including priority mailing and after-auction prices realized. To order the catalog or for more information call Theriault’s at 800-638-0422 or email info@theriaults.com

Raggedy Ann dolls include rare early Volland models as well as examples from Molly-E, Georgene Novelties, and delightful handmade raggedy dolls in the folk art genre.

A bounty of early Mickey Mouse cloth dolls includes a rare large early Steiff model.

A stable of more than 50 toy horses includes carved wooden models, with rocking bases, standing, or pull toys.

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14” DEP, Incised. Bulging BR. PW. Eyes, DK. red lips and lush brows and lashes. Pierced ears with red earrings. Long blonde mohair curls. Superb body finish. Cotton Batiste dress with intricate sewing and covered buttons at back. Turned up sleeves. Drop waist bow in front. Br. French leather shoes. Old socks. Lace and Apricot silk bonnet. This doll has it all! $ 3,975.

18” Gorgeous and beautiful Fire C Steiner. Has almond shaped eye cut giving this bebe a unique and special look all her own. You won’t find a face like this anywhere.

Mkd. Steiner on back of head. Lg. dimple in chin. Creamy white bisque with soft blushing at cheeks and under fly-away brow.

Has pierced ears with blue earrings. Desirable Steiner banana fingers.. Wears vellum silk bow in honey blonde hair. Tulle floral dress with matching blue tulle bow at drop waist. Lg. collar with blue hand sewn piping on it and on ruffles on drop waist. Worth every cent, she is that beautiful. $ 7,975.

4” Parian with glazed china shoes and socks. Has superb modeling. Painted blue eyes.

Dusty peach blush. Sweet lips.

Intricate blonde hair. Curls at back of head. Fits nicely in a doll house. Orig. clothes. White faded hand sewn dress with skirt and shawl held together with button. White china socks and purple china shoes. Rare combination. Call soon. My small dolls are going quickly. $ 325.

5” Orsini ViVi. Large smile. Tons of lashes. Dk. eyes. Superbly modeled.

Open mouth. Has upper teeth and tongue.

Curved in lt. hand. Cupped rt. hand with pointer finger extended. Wears red gingham shift with white organdy collar. Long overthe-knee painted socks. Rare and desirable brown Mary Jane shoes. $ 2,475.

4 1/2” French Mignonette. Swivel neck and early peg strung. Bl. eyes. Blonde mohair wig. Lots of lashes. Soft coloring.

Wears orig. red silk dress with cute little matching beret, also has a beige silk apron. Painted white socks.

Painted double strap shoes with heels. This doll makes you smile. $ 1,225.

30” Incised on back of head DEP. All orig. and Mint. Deep blue paperweight eyes. Closed mouth with white tongue.

Dark painted lips. Orig. platinum blonde mohair wig with curls and long hair. Wonderful bisque. Blush on cheeks and under brows. Fly-away brows. Large dimple in chin. A truly beautiful large doll that you will love to call your own.

Original moss green silk dress with blue silk. piping down front of dress and on ruffles at bottom. Orig. vellum silk bow in hair. Old socks and orig. doll shoes. A steal at just $ 3, 200.

Rare color maroon straw hat with beige straw flower decoration in mint condition.

Maroon matching ribbon to tie under chin. 4” inner diameter. $ 325.

NOT PICTURED: 14” “ ANA “ SHARRED PASSIONS UFDC 2014 CONVENTION SOUVENIR DOLL. NRFB. UNTOUCHED. DONE BY DIANE EFFNER $ 445.

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BOOK REVIEW

Ready For Play!

The Story of Metal Head and All-Metal Dolls

By Donilee Popham

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ids will be kids as the saying goes.

Dolls with metal heads would seem the perfect solution offering beauty and durability. Donilee Popham’s long awaited book on metal head and all metal dolls traces the evolution and actual manufacturing processes that produced these surprisingly attractive dolls.

A French patent for metal head dolls was registered in 1857 and soon others followed in rapid succession. In 1876 the US entered the market with an all steel doll, later innovations included a talking mama device, walking dolls, and GiebelerFalk’s cast aluminum heads. By the early 1890’s German ingenuity had taken center stage, Buschow & Beck selling their popular Minerva dolls through Sears Roebuck & Co. Anti-German sentiment during World War I would end their dominance of their metal doll market.

Well researched and including all the European and American manufacturers with their complete histories, the improvements and various innovations that took place, prodigious color photos, original advertisements, production photos and patent drawings, this is the definitive resource on the subject of metal dolls.

ISBN: 978-0-9915277-0-0, Softcover, 177 pages, $35 plus $4 shipping Order from dkpopham@gmail.com or Donilee Popham, 721 14th Avenue, Coralville, Iowa 52241

Enjoy the beautiful coastal village of Camden, Maine located on the pristine Penobscot Bay. 49 Bay View Street, Camden, ME 04843 Sadly, Lucy’s Dollhouse will close its doors forever October 12, 2014.

It has been so much fun and we have met some wonderful friends… thank you all!

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Shop 207-236-4122 Fax 207-236-4377 email: lucysdollhouse49@roadrunner.com

Grace Putnam Bye Lo baby 13” tall $195.

Pair of girl and boy Bye Lo 4” tall $495 pair.

Scottish doll 6” tall, bisque head, composition body, all original $395.

Large scale German kitchen set painted green (old) - 4 pieces... sideboard 5-1/2” tall x 6” wide $195 set.

German kitchen rack 3-1/2” wide $125.

German egg cupboard 3-1/2” tall $75.

5 pieces 1920’s parlor set - handsewn upholstery sofa 5-3/4” long x 3-1/2” tall $165 set.

3 all bisque dolls 4-1/3” each $995 each.

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Il Museo della Bambola e del Giocattolo Collezione Borromeo (The Museum of Dolls and Toys of the Borromeo Collection)

by Lynn Murray

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ne cannot visit Northern Italy’s Lake Maggiore without being profoundly aware of the Dynasty of the Borromeo family. Admiring the vista from the summit of Mount Mottarone, it is easy to pick out the jewels in the crown. The Borromeo Islands and the Fortress across the lake at Angera, stand regally reminding us of their aristocratic past.

The family has been powerful and influential in the region for seven hundred years. Perhaps the most famous of the ancestors is San Carlo Borromeo, born in 1538. He was the Cardinal Archbishop of Milan and considered to be one of the great reformers of the sixteenth century.

As the Patron Saint of the lake, his statue towers over the town of Arona on the southern shore. He is the same San Carlo for whom the Mission San Carlo Borromeo in Carmel, California is named.

In the fifteenth century, Vitaliano I, who was Treasurer to the Duke of Milan, acquired enormous tracts of land surrounding Lake Maggiore leading to the establishment of the Borromeo State. The strategic location between the Alps and Lombardy gave the dynasty even greater influence.

The Borromeo legacy grew in strength not through military might, but through savvy business practices, discretion and diplomacy.

Caring for and maintaining such a legacy remains a full-time occupation. Fortunately the current family members have been raised and educated with a strong desire to preserve the art and history that is pertinent to not only the family Borromeo, but to historians and collectors.

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Arranged chronologically, the dolls and toys are displayed in glass cases through twelve rooms in the fortress.

Massive early paintings share the fortress rooms.

In every room there are large photographs of children contemporary to the dolls and toys in that room.

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Paintings and photographs collected by the Principessa Bona Borromeo complement her doll collection while illustrating vignettes of childhood life from the 18th century to modern day.

The Japanese dolls that were exhibited at the Paris Exposition in 1855 became popular in Europe. The museum has an exceptional collection of these early dolls.

Views of the Fortress Rocco Angera.

became part of the family as a bride, she was ďŹ lled with enthusiasm for renovating the palaces and gardens and restoring the collections of art and furniture, artifacts and treasures that were in disrepair. The eldest son of Principessa Bona Borromeo and Principe Gilberto VIII, Count Vitaliano XI, shares the role of estate management with his Mother. His younger brother, Frederico X, is engaged in business and industry with his Father. The family has adapted their summer residence to accommodate the crowds of tourists on their island. In fact, they regard the crowds as a sign of success, for it is the preservation of the legacy for the public that motivates the family Borromeo.

The Principessa is a self-confessed collector. In 1988 the Museo della Bambola e del Giocattolo Collezione Borromeo (The Museum of Dolls and Toys) was founded.

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38cm Jumeau “Bébé Incassable” with marked Jumeau body, ca. 1878.

85cm Bébé Bru, size 11 holding a large Polichinelle with F.G. head.

For the doll scholar, there is a very interesting assortment of Bru bodies with various heads in the case with this spectacular Bébé.

40cm composition doll by Burgarella of Rome, circa 1925. All original, in original box. Seldom seen in North America, the museum has quite a comprehensive and very appealing selection of these Italian-made dolls with their unique body jointing and skillfully modeled and painted features.

Automaton of clown acrobats, French, ca. 1890.

From the Music collection, an automaton of a Jumeau lady playing the piano.

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60cm automaton gentleman with spy glass by Lambert, France, ca. 1890

45cm Huret fashion with jointed neck and wooden body, ca. 1868, standing with a marked Huret chair.

Famous Vichy automaton of Polichinelle serenading the moon.

68cm Spanish Lady by Lenci, offered in the 1926 catalogue (#163). Her original costume bears the cloth label “Lenci Made in Italy.” The company was founded in nearby Turin and Madam Scavini had her shop in Milan.

Considering the region, the museum collection is surprisingly modest in its examples of Lenci and other fine Italian cloth dolls.

85cm Jumeau Bébé known as the Jumeau Triste. This size 16 example came from a Florentine family, dressed for Summer as she is, with her provenance. Ca.1879.

56cm automaton “Turkish Smoker”

by Lambert, France, ca. 1890.

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40cm Bru Jne twins, size 4 marked heads and shoes, wearing original sailor costumes. Ca.1885. (LM photo)

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50cm English poured wax Pierroti-type dressed to represent Queen Victoria.

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Large and very fine 18th century 70cm crêche figure representing Christ.

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48cm Simon & Halbig character with intaglio eyes and open/closed mouth with painted teeth, marked only S&H//2 (LM photo)

47cm papier mâché lady with leather body and wooden limbs. Made in Germany, ca. 1820, this spectacular doll is made unusual by her ornate hairstyle, the quality of the painting and the addition of the painted pearl tiara. (LM photo)

One of the most appealing faces in the museum is this large early French poupée, possibly Barrois, dressed as a child. (LM photo)

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44cm English Pierottitype poured wax doll with cloth body, in original 1st Communion gown, ca. 1890.

Early unmarked Steiner bébé with bisque hips, lower legs and lower arms.(LM photo)

46cm poupée, the so-called Smiling Bru.(LM photo)

Originally on Isola Madre, the museum was relocated to its current home in the fortress, Rocco Angera, where the dolls and toys could be showcased to greater advantage. In twelve grand rooms of the fortress more than 1400 dolls are displayed encased in modern glass cases.

The chronological arrangement of the dolls and playthings is done to intentionally relate doll-making to historic and industrial changes between the 17th Century and the 21st Century. Yet belying this calculated scholastic approach, there are vignettes of dolls with accessories, beloved teddies, toys spilling out of boxes and Schoenhut circus characters performing with joyful abandon.

Fine miniature furniture, board games and ephemera intrigue visitors who are new to the world of playthings.

In addition to the Borromeo Collection, a spectacular collection of French and German automata is now housed in the fortress museum. Collected by Robert Peschè and Gisele Brault Peschè of Tours, France, the automata are divided into three groups: Music, the Circus and Vices and Virtues. A video screen that shows the pieces in sound and motion accompanies each case of automata.

The collection continues to evolve and grow through purchases and donations, ensuring that the museum will continue to attract visitors in the future. Having made three visits in the last year, the author highly recommends a visit to Rocco Angera. To enhance your visit, there is a comprehensive museum guide available in Italian and English, listing the identities of the dolls and toys and in the case of gifts, the names of donors.

For information on future tours or for a virtual visit of this most important doll and toy museum, go to: www.tlcdolltours.com Photos courtesy of Il Museo della Bambola e del Giocattolo unless otherwise noted.

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Tynietoy Comes Home To Handicraft Club

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he Handicraft Club invites the public to hear Susan Grimshaw, Tynietoy and miniaturist expert, to speak on Monday, September 29th at 5PM at the Handicraft Club, 42 College Street, Providence, RI. There is nominal donation for this program of $10 for the general public or $5 for students. Refreshments will be served. As seating is limited, please RSVP to Jackie at 401-831-5337.

Tynietoy Background: In 1920 two Handicraft Club members, Marion Perkins and Amey Vernon started the The Tynietoy Furniture Company. The company made miniature furniture for dollhouses as well as dollhouses designed by Sydney Burleigh.

The furniture was made and sold in the carriage house of the Handicraft Club.

In the early years World War I veterans were hired to make some of the furniture from Marion Perkins’s designs and RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) students were commissioned to paint the furniture.

Later, as the company expanded, it moved to larger quarters in downtown Providence.

Tynietoy dollhouses are now highly sought after by miniaturists. It is with great pleasure and excitement that the Handicraft Club has recently acquired a Tynietoy Mansion/Manor house, garden and walkway as part of its history and the history of RI women entrepreneurs.

Upcoming Events: Plans are afoot to offer workshops and speaker programs relating to the Tynietoy legacy, archiving the relevant documents at RISD that have come into the Club’s possession as well as preserving the memory of women members who embraced the value of handcrafted items.

Because this dollhouse speaks to the Handicraft Club’s history, and in recognition of this heritage, the Club has established the Tynietoy Heritage Fund into which donations can be made for the purpose of furnishing and maintaining the Tynietoy house. Gifts to The Tynietoy Heritage Fund may be monetary or, if there is a Tynietoy item somewhere in your own collection, the Club would welcome it.

All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. To donate to the Tynietoy Heritage Fund, please go to www.handicraftclub.org or mail a check to Handicraft Club, attn: Tynietoy Heritage Fund, 42 College St, Providence, RI 02903.

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William Blake Luce: Hingham Miniatures from the Arts & Crafts Period

by Derin Bray

Fig. 1. Self-portrait of William B. Luce, ca. 1905. Courtesy of the John P. Richardson Photograph Collection, Hingham Historical Society Fig. 2. Unfinished miniature furniture, by William B. Luce and Stuart Luce, 1904-34. Courtesy of Hingham Historical Society

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istorian John P. Richardson (1935–2011) spent a lifetime rummaging through attics, barns, and abandoned trash sites in search of early artifacts from his hometown of Hingham, Massachusetts. He hit the proverbial jackpot in 1977, when Mary Luce, a retired schoolteacher, invited him to purchase “odds and ends” from the studio of her late father-in-law. Much to Richardson’s amazement, the small building had stood largely undisturbed for over half century, and it still contained thousands of items owned by William Blake Luce (1860-1924), a prominent photographer and toymaker (fig.1). In addition to a large collection of finished and unfinished wooden toys (fig. 2), Richardson salvaged a group of glass-plate negatives, including more than twenty rare views of miniature furniture and dollhouses made and photographed by Luce. This extraordinary archive of

images and objects—never before seen by the public—has shed much-deserved light on one of New England’s most accomplished, yet largely forgotten, master craftsmen.

William Luce was a restless artist and inventor. Before moving to the South Shore in 1897, he lived in Boston, where he worked as an illustrator for the popular children’s magazine the Youth’s Companion. In his spare time he practiced photography and tinkered with designs for electric fans, lamps, and other gadgets for which he received almost a dozen patents – only one of which achieved modest commercial success: a small snapshot “detective” camera manufactured by Perry Mason & Company in 1890. A few years later Luce pioneered the art and science of aerial kite photography. Although he selfpublished an instructional book on the topic and promoted it in trade journals, it never gained widespread appeal.

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Fig. 3. Portrait of George W. Fearing, by William B. Luce, 1904.

Courtesy of the John P. Richardson Photograph Collection, Hingham Historical Society

The Society of Arts and Crafts, Hingham, offered the perfect venue to showcase Luce’s many talents.

Founded in 1901, it sought to preserve and promote the old fashioned handcrafts of Hingham. Luce became an early advocate and, in 1904, staged several publicity photographs of the society’s leading members – most notably the veteran toymaker George W. Fearing (fig. 3). Luce’s striking portraits appeared in magazines and newspapers throughout the country, helping to reestablish Hingham as a major center of toymaking, an industry that had thrived there since the 1770s.

Within a few years Luce began to make and exhibit toys of his own. A miniature paneled ice chest (figs. 4-7), complete with a tin interior and drainage pipe, represents some of his earliest work; the back is signed and dated 1908. Beneath the inscription Luce pasted a small circular label printed with his name and an engraving of the Old Ship Church – an ancient landmark that stood only a few hundred feet from his home and studio on Main Street.

Miniature antique furniture accounted for most of his output. Signed pieces, of which only a few are known, include a work table and an Empire bureau in a dark stain (fig. 8). Luce stamped both items “W. B. LUCE, / HINGHAM MASS.” in blue ink on the interior of the drawers. The bureau also bears the official seal of the Society of Arts and Crafts, an indication that it was sold at one of the group’s many exhibitions held in Hingham, Boston, Detroit, Chicago, and other major American cities. Similar markings appear on Luce’s small splitspindle mirrors with faux-gilded surfaces. According

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to one contemporary, these versatile toys suited “lady’s chambers” as well as dollhouses. The upper tablets often featured hand-colored prints, probably of Luce’s own manufacture. An example stamped “LUCE & IVES CO. / Hingham, Mass.” was made around 1910 (fig. 9), during a brief partnership between the toymaker and a local salesman, August P. Ives.

Wealthy families from all over the country purchased Luce’s extraordinary dollhouses. A timber-framed model with a fully furnished interior, as documented by a series of early photographs (figs. 10-11), confirms his status as a master artist and craftsman; it may be the same dollhouse he displayed at the society’s annual exhibition in 1915. A local newsman enthusiastically reported: “A home in the Black Forest is the theme of this year’s masterpiece. The picturesque wooden house with the long slanting roof is big enough nearly to cover the top of a small dining table. Despite the cute knocker and latch-string the exterior gives but little idea of the wonders of the interior. The marvels of an old German home, however, are easily seen, for sides and roof of the residence all lift to allow a peek within. In one of the living rooms is a bed with curtains, a vivid reminder of Jerome K. Jerome’s adventures in sleeplessness. On a carved table are beer mugs and a plate of pretzels. Spinning wheel and flax wheel attest to the persistence of domestic thrift. The wall paper has an aspect of old Nuremberg. This home of Teuton conservatism is lighted by real electric lamps.”

Fig. 5. Detail of ink stamp on work table.

Fig. 6. Detail of paper label on ice chest.

Fig. 7. Detail of paper label on bureau.

Fig. 8. Miniature looking glass, by Luce & Ives Co., ca.

1910. Courtesy of Boston Children’s Museum Fig. 9. Detail of ink stamp on looking glass.

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Fig. 10. Germanic dollhouse, by William B. Luce, ca. 1915. Courtesy of Hingham Historical Society

Following Luce’s death in 1924, his son Stuart (b. 1888) took control of the studio, which had been rebranded “The Luce Specialty Shop: Makers of Old Colonial Toy Furniture.” It was probably during this later period that the shop produced a line of simple, often brightly painted chairs, tables, mirrors, bedsteads, and chests, many with floral decoration (fig. 12). Today these pieces are often mistaken as the work of German toymakers, but, in fact, the Luce shop produced them in great quantity, possibly for wholesale to major department stores. By 1934 Stuart closed the shop for good and took up work as a clerk. Without the creative guidance of his father and the support of the Society of Arts and Crafts, which had disbanded by this time, he found it difficult to earn a living making toys.

Fig. 11. Interior of Germanic dollhouse, by William B. Luce, ca. 1915. Courtesy of Hingham Historical Society

The exhibition Bucket Town: Four Centuries of Toymaking and Coopering in Hingham is on view at Old Sturbridge Village June 21 to January 18. Portions of this article have been adapted from the book Bucket Town: Woodenware & Wooden Toys of Hingham, Massachusetts, 1635-1945

by Derin Bray, published by the Hingham Historical Commission.

Editor’s Note: Derin Bray is an art and antique dealer and consultant based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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Do You Have a Mystery Doll?

A Search for a Family Dollhouse – Can You Help?

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his dollhouse was originally made for my maternal grandmother, Thelma (Maestretti) Johnson, by her grandfather, Jacques Fetsch. My grandmother was an only child and enjoyed the dollhouse immensely.

In my research of our family tree, I understand that Jacques would create model-sized versions of furniture he could craft so potential buyers could see his work. My mother said all the furniture in the dollhouse was crafted by Jacques as well.

Jacques was a gifted cabinet and furniture maker in California in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He displayed his craftsmanship at several world’s fairs.

My mother, Beverly (Johnson) Heyde, of Rochester, Indiana, and her twin sister, the late Shirley (Johnson) Glasson, were born and raised in California. Without their knowledge or approval, their father, William Johnson, concerned that the dollhouse was too large to store, is believed to have donated the dollhouse and contents to what was then the Palo Alto Convalescent Home for children sometime in the early 1950s. The convalescent home later became what is now the Stanford Children’s Hospital.

In 2006, I was in contact with the hospital to see if anyone remembered the house. I sent them the same photos that appear here. The Art and Display committee chair of the hospital at that time said there was no evidence of the house when they conducted a thorough inventory in 1989. My contact then showed the photos to employees which were at the hospital prior to 1989 but no one had ever seen the dollhouse.

We have one piece of furniture from the house – a dining room chair with leather trim. My mother moved to Indiana in 1956 and has always wondered what happened to the dollhouse from her childhood. She is 81 years old and her main interest is in finding out that the dollhouse still exists and is being enjoyed by its current owner. My mother is a quiet, lovely woman and rarely asks for anything.

Yet, she has mentioned many times through the years how much it would mean to her to “find” the dollhouse.

With the advent of the Internet and the availability of Google searching for dollhouse images, I am determined to find new avenues by which we can discover the whereabouts of the doll house. It would mean so much to my mother to know the dollhouse has been loved. Melinda (Heyde) Johnson If any of our readers have information please email Meilinda at pemgjohnson@comcast.net

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have a black composition doll 12-13” tall. She is fixed except for arms that will move. I bought her at a doll show. She seems to have original clothes and shoes. She has holes in the bottom of her feet. The only markings I find is her name (Phyllis) on her back. I have looked in my doll books and have not found her. I hope someone might know her maker and the year. Thanks, Melodie MacLean Email Melodie at joemelmaclean2000@yahoo.com

Perhaps there is a doll in your collection that you and others have never seen before. Send us a high resolution photo and any information you have to antiquedoll@gmail.com (you may also send a print photo to Antique Doll Collector P.O. Box 39, East Petersburg, PA 17520). If you can identify a mystery doll, write to us at the address or email above.

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UFDC National Convention Saleroom…

A Shopper’s Paradise

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Photos taken at the 2014 UFDC Convention in San Antonio, TX

ttendees felt like royalty upon entering the spacious Grand Ballroom at the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort. Wide aisles were named for monarchs, life-size standees of famous kings and queens and lavish flower arrangements added to the elegance of the room. The 65th annual UFDC convention has come and gone, five full days packed with non-stop doll activities. As per our custom, we will be bringing you coverage of the competitive and special exhibits, but first a look at some of the wonderful dolls that were offered for sale, and possibly may still be!

A charming schoolhouse by Erma Mayer, Kathy’s and Terry’s Dolls, email: kathysandterrysdolls@comcast.net

Three gorgeous Bebes: a Bebe Jumeau $11,500, Bebe Jumeau with factory clothing and Depose mark, $16,500 and a First Series Portrait Jumeau, $19,500 offered by Samy Odin, Paris. Email: samy.odin@noos.fr

An exquisite Huret on a wood body.

Valerie Fogel, Beautiful Bebes Antique Dolls, email: valerie@ beautifulbebes.com

Two Spirit Dolls, Indianapolis, IN, teach porcelain doll making and they are obviously good at it. Email: twospiritdolls@yahoo.com

All original Heubach, unmarked. Cat’s Cradle, Glen Rollins, email: glencrollins@ yahoo.com Carmel Doll Shop had an impressive double booth, Pacific Grove, CA, email: mnd@redshift.com

19-inch size 3 Bru Brevete, $18,850.

Ashley’s Dolls, Whitsett, NC, email: ashleysdolls@ gmail.com

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Two lovely bebes, a Motherau and a R.D. Bebe, Rosalie Whyel and Shelley Helzer, Bellevue, WA, email: dollart@dollart.com

A magnificent 33-inch china by Schlaggenwald was offered by Sheila Needle, Oceanside, CA, email: dollwitch@cox.met

Joyce Kekatos, “Grandma’s Attic,” Bronx, NY, email: joycedolls@aol.com

Jay and Connie Lowe, Lancaster, PA, email: big.birds@comcast.net

The Kathe Kruse Doll Company traveled from Germany to attend the convention.

Sie C lever eye Steiner $5850 and 16 inch early Steiner, $5900. Marion Maus, Ellicott City, MD, email: mmausaantiques@gmail.com

Above: A sister company to Theriault’s auction, Florence and George offers gifts and collectibles for the doll collector.

The Tender Years, Debbie Varner, email: queenbeev1@comcast.net

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Left: Nancy McCray, Cedar Rapids, IA. Email: nlmccray@q.com

Smiling Bru fashion, 19 inches. Betty Stepnowski, Doll Haven, email: dyannaprintz@ zoominternet.net

Becky Ourant, Village Doll Shop, Adamstown, PA, email: ourant@ptd.net

Phil May, Ocean Grove, NJ, email: dollmanofog@aol.com

Dorothy Drake, Crossroads, email: Dorothy@dolls4all.com A lovely all bisque with wardrobe, Inky Pinky Dolls, England, email: lynniejay@ blueyonder.co.uk Lynne’s doll business is named after Inky Pinky (below), a true diva.

Simonne fashion with trunk and wardrobe, Peggye Tombro, Warren, NJ. Email: ptombro@gmail.com

The Collectible Doll Company, Becky Decker, 800-566-6646.

Scott Antiques, Whitefish Bay, WI. Email: holliedaz@wi.rr.com Connie Lowe’s latest BJD creations. Connie Lowe, Lancaster, PA, email: big.birds@comcast.net

18-inch blonde china $2695.

Sue Kallen, CA, email: suelkallen@yahoo.com

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A three-piece bedroom set with ormolu mounts and inlay, Sondra Krueger, email: sondkr@sondrakrueger.com

Two Portrait Fashions on the left and a Steiner type mystery fashion, Jackie Allington, email: nickandjackie@gmail.com

A bevy of beauties: P3D, Figure A Steiner, Series A Steiner and a Rabery and Delphieu. Rick Saxman, Valley Forge, PA, email: ricksax@earthlink.net Susan Sirkis has a new pattern CD entitled “La Mode Enfantine,” coming out September 1, email: ssirkis757@aol.com

Mein Liebling $3200, K*R 114 $6995 and K*R Marie $2195. Joan and Lynette Antique Dolls, email: joanlynettedolls@sbcglobal.net

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Sandy’s Dream Dolls, Houston, TX. Email: skay43@aol.com

Fritzi’s Antique Dolls, Fritzi Martinez, Yorksville, IL 60560, email: fritzisantiquedolls@comcast.net

Articulated scarecrow, an exciting new R. John Wright creation.

The Toy Shoppe, Richmond, CA. www.thetoyshoppe.com

A factory original 28-inch Tete Jumeau made quite a statement. Lynn Murray and Marshall Martin, email: twosistersstudio@gmail.com or marshallmartin@earthlink.net

Doll artist Lee Feickert, The Little Ones, San Geronimo, CA, is known for her 12 inch and under antique reproductions.

Email: lfeickert@comcast.net

A 21-inch Juneau fashion, $6,000. Nancy Smith, Natik, MA, email: nasdoll@comcast.net

A gorgeous Huret on Clement body, Valerie Fogel and Deanne Dodson, Beautiful Bebes Antique Dolls, email: Valerie@beautifulbebes.com

Jonathan Green, “Krahmer Puppen,� jonathangreenco.com

Block Letter FG $8950, Early EJ with original costume, $13,500 and Premiere Jumeau, $14,500. Margaret Kincaid, Baltimore, MD. Email: margaret.kincaid@gmail.com

A Japanese warrior $6750, offered by Alan Pate, specializing in fine Japanese ningyo, email: info@ antiquejapanesedolls.com

A great selection of Lenci dolls offered by Turn of the Century Antiques, email: toc@rare-dolls.com

An elaborate Parian was priced at $2500. Honey and Shars, Arizona, email: honeyandshars@yahoo.com

First Series Jumeau Portrait and E 8 J, Lofalls Dolls, Poulsbo, WA, email: lofallsdolls@comcast.net

This interesting black doll was given to a little girl in 1897. Margaret Benike, email: busybsantiques@embarqmail.com

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FG Bride, All Original, sold $2007.77 Antique German Mechanical Bisque Circus Doll & Donkeys Pull Toy, sold $1900 1870 Rare Theroude Automaton Monkey, sold $5375 Rare All Original Bisque Character, sold $823.99 George Brown American Velocipede Clockwork Tricycle with Doll, sold $1000

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25” Eden Bebe, sold $999.50 Rare 12” Character D-4, sold $1225 Rare 18” Van Rosen, sold $8301 OIC Kestner Crying Baby, sold $1135 17” Kestner Bru-type, sold $1325 Slave Hand-Carved Figure, from a VA plantation, sold $2875

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12” Kestner Mechanical Sailor, sold $1671.79 26” S & H 1488, sold $3750 14” SFBJ clockwork – waves, flirty eyes, sold $507 12” Tete Jumeau Mechanical, sold $3077.77 K*R 117, doll, sold $1195.90 18” French Bebe, “10 B”, sold $3651 FG Pair, all original, sold $1712

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Theriault’s July 15 in San Antonio

t was wall-to-wall people for the Theriault auction preview in San Antonio, Tuesday morning, July 15 and they weren’t there for the air conditioning, although that didn’t hurt.

It was a well rounded and as always, a beautifully displayed collection of French and German bisque dolls, along with some fun surprises and mystery dolls. It was the impressive dolls with sumptuous trousseaux that captivated the audience and brought some of the highest bids in the auction.

Prices shown do not reflect the buyer’s premium. For additional prices visit theriaults.com and click on Proxibid.

On the right, Simon and Halbig’s 1358 character, 21 inches, wearing an antique costume, from the collection of the late Lucy Morgan, brought $20,000. In the center, Lambert’s “Magician with Double Cone Surprises,” 21 inches, brought $21,000. To its left, the “Smoking Turk,” also by Lambert, 23 inches, all original, sold for $37,400.The Huret from the Prevost era (under dome), 18 inches, in the original costume, $7500.

A lovely, early solid domed china, 17 inches, made for the French market with the original French pink kid body was sold with its labeled trunk and several handstitched couturier costumes and accessories for $16,500.

On the far right, one of Steiner’s rarest models, this Series B example wearing her antique gold costume, 23 inches, with socket head and a pronounced rounded facial shape, original body, realized $51,000.

Kestner’s 221 Googly, size G, 14 inches, $5250 and a petite 221, 11 inches, $5000.

A 16-inch poupee

by Leontine Rohmer with swivel head, cup and saucer shoulder plate, original signed body and limbs, sold for $18,000.

The Schmitt et Fils Bebe, 15 inches with trunk and trousseau, wearing the original dress, $11,000.

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An 18-inch A.T. by Thuillier, marked A 9 T, with original and wig, $31,000.

An exceptional Bru Bebe Modele with wooden body, 18 inches, c. 1879, brought $29,000. The 8-inch Tynie Baby, $1300.

The first lot in the auction, this handsome Gaultier soldier, 22 inches, wearing an antique regimental costume, complete with helmet, ribbons, medals and sword in its scabbard, sold for $14,500.

A 19-inch cloth doll

by Izannah Walker, c, 1800, $15,500.

A lovely 18-inch wood bodied poupee, with Dehors neck articulation, an extensive couturier trousseau (partly shown) and labeled trunk, from the original French estate, brought $36,000.

July 24 McMasters Harris Apple Tree Doll Auction in Newark, Ohio

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n 11-inch French closed mouth bebe, marked 4, antique human hair wig and marked Jumeau body sold for $4400. In the same auction, an 18-inch unmarked Jumeau wood-bodied fashion (hairline) brought $6000.

McMasters Harris Apple Tree Doll Auctions, 1625 West Church Street, Newark, OH 43055, 800-842-3526 www.mcmastersharris.com

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1. Paris Bebe, 21” $6000. Wonderful pudgy face with beautiful paperweight eyes and lovely bisque. Dressed in an antique blue velvet dress, original human hair wig.

2. Jumeau Fashion, 21”, $4800. This very impressive lady has exquisite blue paperweight eyes and an original human hair wig, leather body in great condition. Her antique dress is made of blue worsted wool with black velvet trim.

3. Brown complexioned AT Kestner, 13”. $5800. Wonderful size, sweet face, mohair wig, wearing lovely silk dress.

4. Hertel Schwab & Co. #141, 11”. $4500. Very rare number in a great small size, a darling sweet face on this doll.

5. Simon Halbig #1498, $2000. Unusual baby, not often seen.

Wearing original factory made christening gown.

6. Marked with a letter “B”, 17” $650. Doll has A French-type face – I have not seen this face or mark before. Nice mohair wig, great antique dress. One broken finger – a great buy!

7. Tete Jumeau, 17”, $3200. Dressed in a sweet winter outfit with a little bear muff and French shoes. Beautiful bisque, mohair wig, a lovely doll.

8. SFBJ 252 Pouty, 21”, $2200. Professionally repaired on back of head.

Early out of them mold, very defined. New dress of old fabrics.

9. Kestner 173 Googly, 14”, $4500. One of the sweeter googly faces I have seen, with toddler body and mohair wig.

10. Steiner A/15 Paris – marked “Le Parisian,” 23”, $7000. Gorgeous

face and bisque. This doll is a rare find. She has human hair, redressed in antique cotton silk.

11. Incised Depose 2nd Series Portrait Jumeau, 15”, $7500. Exquisite threaded blue paperweight eyes, lovely pale bisque. A doll collector’s dream!

12. Depose Jumeau, incised, 17”, $6300. A dreamy look to her face, paperweight brown eyes, early mohair wig. Beautiful antique lace and silk dress, antique shoes and socks.

13. Bru Jne, 19”, $18,000. This gorgeous Bru has a leather body with wooden legs and bisque hands, original mohair wig, fabulous French straw hat. A small eye flake has been professionally repaired, almost impossible to see.

A SOUTHERN OHIO UNCATALOGUED 3-DAY DOLL AUCTION Held Onsite at the Home of Mrs. Kay & the late Dr. P. E. Ward

THURS - FRI - SAT

SEPTEMBER 25-27 Dolls & Toys & Bears OH MY! 5th Annual Fall Doll Show & Sale

New Location & All Sellers in One Room!

Medina Entertainment Center 500 HWY 55, Medina, MN 55340

Sunday October 5, 2014 Show time 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MORE FREE RAFFLE PRIZES THEN EVER BEFORE! On site Doll Repair with Demi’s Doll Hospital!

On Site Doll Appraisals with Pat Stoeckel!

PLENTY of FREE Parking!

FOOD & Beverages for sale RIGHT IN the Banquet Room!

Great selection of dolls and doll items for any doll collector!

Dolls from New to Modern to Vintage to Antique!

Barbies from new to Vintage, Miniatures, Reborns, Doll Furniture, Hand Made Doll Clothes!

And OH MY so much more!

Call 239-282-9499 or visit our website for more www.dollstoysbearsohmy.com Check out our Facebook page for list of sellers and pictures! www.facebook.com/#!DollsToysBearsOhMy

SPRINGBORO, OHIO 45066

(Midway between Dayton & Middletown, OH – off I-75)

Preview @ 9am – Auction @ 10am – all 3 days!

Showing one of the largest private doll collections ever sold, over 2000 dolls, all displayed in their beautiful floor-to-ceiling lighted showcases, most mint in box.

Sorry, no absentee, phone or internet bids. You must be present to bid in this uncatalogued sale.

See www.auctionzip.com, #5975 for pix.

• GERMAN PORCELAIN, ETC. • COMPOSITION • HARD PLASTIC • MME. ALEXANDER • BARBIES • NANCY ANN STORYBOOK • GINNY • BRIDE DOLL COLLECTION • MODERN CHARACTER • CLOTHES • TOYS • DOLL HOSPITAL Address: 8354 Riviera Ct.

Dir.: From I-75, take the New Austin Rd. Exit (between Exits 44 & 38) & go E. one mile to airport. Turn R. on St. Rt. 741 (Springboro Pike) & continue S. approx. 2 miles to L. on Lytle Five Points Rd. Auction at 2nd street on right (Innsbruck Lane)

TERMS: Cash or check OWNER: Kay Ward FRANK LEWIS & SONS AUCTIONEERS Germantown, OH. 937-673-6678 ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

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Nancy Jo & Elaine’s Christmas Sales December 6, 2014 11 am to 3 pm at the

Manufacturers of Fine Doll Jewelry, Brass Accessories, Miniature Trunks & Hardware 336 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield, CT 06804 Phone 203-775-4717 Email: info@catspawonline.com

Visit our website and shop online: www.catspawonline.com Catalog price is $8.95 post paid

Accessorize Your Dolls!

Cats Paw has been in business since 1982 specializing in quality reproductions made from antique originals, and unique old store stock. Our antique reproductions are made by hand using the lost wax technique, and each item is hand finished to achieve an authentic “antique” look. We offer exquisite doll accessories that only look expensive!

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Crowne Plaza Hotel,

45 John Glenn Drive, Concord, CA For information: Elaine Cordova, 40 Austin Way, Martinez, CA 94553 or Nancy Jo Shreeder, 305 Robinson St., Martinez, CA 94553

925-229-4190 email: vallejodoll@gmail.com

www.nancyjodollsales.com

www.toledodollshow.com

October 12, 2014

10am - 4pm

(Theater Lobby open at 9:30) Future shows: 04-12-15 & 10-11-15

Only 3 minutes off exit 59 of the 80/90 Ohio Turnpike (between I 75 & 475) ($1 off with ad)

Early bird entry available on show day with advance registration Following are just a few of the many great dealers coming in for the upcoming show. Check the revised web site for others and hotel group rates.

With over 240 tables of great merchandise, you won’t want to miss this one.

Beth Ryan & Beth Karp/2 Beth’s Dolls (Ruby Lane) • Fritzi’s Antique Dolls (IL) • Rhoda Wade (IL) • Ron & Robyn Martin/Straw Bear Antiques (GA) • Vivian Brady (Vivians Dolls) • Sue Brightwell (PA) • Mary Jo Koets (Mary JO’s Enchanted Doll Closet) • Scott Talgiaouetra (WI) • Linda Cantwell (IN) • Gail Lemmon (All Dolled UP) • Artist Bob Severns (Two Spirit Dolls) • Chuck & Barbara Buysse (MI) • Angela Simko (IN) • Donna Kirsch Smith (IN) • Sandy Johnson Barts (MI) • Ed Pelton/Nancy McGlamery (PA) • Joyce Kintner (PA) • Floyd Jones (IL) • Suzies Dolls (OH).

Doll Appraisals by Dorothy Hunt of Sweetbriar Auctions Teddy Bear Appraisals by Brenda Yenke ($2 per each of the above appraisals with proceeds going to charity)

On site doll stringing Door price to include an antique doll give-a-way Information - Sandy Bullock 734 282 0152 Email: sandy4085@hotmail.com (Catered by City Barbecue)

Calendar of Events Send in your Free Calendar Listing to: Antique Doll Collector, c/o Calendar, P.O. Box 239, Northport, New York 11768 or Email: adcsubs@gmail.com.

If you plan on attending a show, please call the number to verify the date and location as they may change.

4/19-10/5/14. Switzerland. Japan & Switzerland Special Exhibition. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.toy-worlds-museum-basle.ch.

7/9-10/31/14. Calistoga, CA. Museum Doll Exhibit. Sharpsteen Museum. Redwood Empire Doll & Study Club. 707-341-2443.

10/18/14-4/6/15. Switzerland. 3000 Years of Shoes Exhibition. Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. www.toy-worlds-museum-basle.ch.

SEPTEMBER

3-7 Greenwood Village, CO. Doll Show. Doubletree Hotel. Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. Deanna Thomas. 303-651-6856.

6 Annapolis, MD. Elan (Estate) Auction. Theriault’s.

800-638-0422. www.theriaults.com.

6 Las Cruces, NM. Doll Show. Columbus Conference Center. Dona Ana Doll Club. Gloria Sanders.

575-523-1413.

6 Salisbury, NC. Doll Show. Salisbury Civic Center.

Knight SE Doll Shows. 803-783-8049. www. knightshows.com.

6 Talbott, TN. Doll & Bear Show. W Hamblen Co. V. Fire. Morristown Doll Club. Gail Twine.

865-475-3323.

6 Waco, TX. Doll Show. Lion’s Den. Kyle Productions Unlimited. 405-810-1010.

7 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Rowbear. 831-438-5349. NatlDoll@aol.com.

7 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson.

612-669-1613.

7 Valparaiso, IN. Doll & Miniature Show. Porter County Expo Center. Valparaiso Dolls & Friends Club. Vera Johnson. 219-476-7384. Sandy Ilgen.

219-364-8830.

10-13 Orlando, FL. Doll Convention. Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Walt Disney Resort. Modern Doll Collectors Convention. Karen Schoewe.

12 Louisville, KY. Doll Collectors Auction. Hays & Associates, Inc. 502-584-4297.

13-15 Annapolis, MD. Ecole des Poupees-Sandra Sue Field Trip. Margaret Kincaid. 646-709-4340.

Margaret.kincaid@gmail.com.

13 Roseville, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Placer County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. 775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com.

13 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Al Bahr Temple.

Delightful Dolls of Southern California. Linda Smith. 619-265-0443. lpaynesmith@cox.net.

14 Buena Park, CA. Doll Show featuring Barbie Dolls.

Holiday Inn. Sherri Gore. 310-386-4211.

14 Covington, KY. Doll Show. Radisson Inn. Triple Crown Doll Club. Mary Kremer. 513-874-1895.

Marymooget74@zoomtown.com.

14 Houston, TX. Doll Show. Double Tree Hotel by Hilton. First Houston Doll Club. Carolyn Johnson.

409-945-2796.

14 Louisville, KY. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Knight SE Doll Shows. Howard Knight.

803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com.

14 Maquoketa, IA. Doll & Toy Show. Jackson County Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton.

319-610-3534. www.easterniowadollshows.com.

14 Milwaukee, WI. Doll & Bear Show. Serb Hall.

Orphans in the Attic. Sue Serio. 800-796-9649.

262-646-5058.

14 Ontario, Canada. Doll Show. Armenian Community Centre. Maple Leaf Doll Club. Wade Myers.

905-526-7718.

15 Annapolis, MD. Rendezvous-Monday Night at the Auctions. Theriault’s. 800-638-0422. www.theriaults.com.

18 Annapolis, MD. Ten2Go-Auction. Sheraton.

Theriault’s. 800-638-0422. www.theriaults.com.

20 Alexander, NY. Doll Show. Firemen’s Rec. Hall.

Linda Vilsack. 585-482-0835.

20 Charleston, SC. Estate Sale Antique German & French Bisque. Holiday Inn Mt. Pleasant. Knight SE Doll Shows. 803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com.

20 Oxnard, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Courtyard by Marriott.

Margo. 805-445-9443. neilmargo@yahoo.com.

20 San Antonio, TX. Doll Show. Schertz Civic Center.

Dorothy Meredith. 830-606-5868. dmeredith@dolldr.com.

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Dear Exhibitors and Collectors, The Eastern National Antique Dolls, Toys and Collectibles Show was introduced as an annual event in 1972. As the participation by both exhibitors and collectors grew over the past 42 years, so did The Eastern National Antique Dolls, Toys and Collectibles Show. The show was expanded to include events in March, June and eventually September. However, over the past few years as shows have declined, we have experienced a drop in both exhibitor and collector participation.

In an effort to maintain the overall quality of The Eastern National Antique Dolls, Toys and Collectibles Show, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the September 13 & 14, 2014 show. For those exhibitors currently scheduled for this event, you will be contacted to arrange for deposit refunds or deposit transfer to another show.

We remain dedicated to The Eastern National Antiques Dolls, Toys and Collectibles Shows.

The next event will be held at the Gaithersburg, MD Fairgrounds, December 6 & 7, 2014.

In closing we would like to thank all of you who have made The Eastern National Antique Dolls, Toys and Collectibles successful for over 42 years.

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Calendar cont. from page 60 21 France. Dolls & Toy Auction. Ambassador Hotel Paris. Lombrail-Teucquam Maison De Ventes.

01 43 97 91 29 (F )01 42 83 68 48. www.Drouotlive.com. Francois Theimer.

(0033) 03 86 74 31 76. (F)(0033) 03 86 74 32 13.

Francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr. www.theimer.fr.

21 Nashua, NH. Doll Show. Crown Plaza. Granite State & Nellie Perkins Doll Clubs. Brenda Thomas.

603-472-3523. Karen Vencent. 603-547-3492.

21 Omaha, NE. Doll & Toy Show. Fireman’s Union Hall.

Elaine’s Dolls. 712-889-2154. 712-253-6555.

24 England. Fine & Rare Character Doll Auction.

Bonhams. Rachel Gotch. +44 (0) 208- 963-2838.

Rachel.gotch@bonhams.com.

25-27 Springboro, OH. Doll Auction. Home of Mrs. Kay & the late Dr. P.E. Ward. Frank Lewis & Sons Auctioneers. 937-673-6678.

26 Toronto, Canada. Doll Convention. Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel. JemCon.org.

27 France. Fine French Dolls & Accessories Auction.

Chartres Galerie De Chartres. 33 (0)2 37 88 28 28.(F)33 (0)2 37 88 28 20. chartres@galeriedechartres.com.

27 Golden, CO. Doll Show. Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Time After Time Doll Club of Denver.

Lorella Farmer. 303-988-8591.

27 Joplin, MO. Doll & Toy Show. Joplin Senior Citizen Center. The Heartland Doll Club. Betty Wirick.

417-781-7956.

27 Lewiston, ID. Doll & Bear Show. Lewis Clark State College. Lewis –Clark Doll Club. Rhonda Barnes.

509-780-8387. smglawson@gmail.com.

27 Pleasanton, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Alameda Counnty Fairgrounds. Crossroads. 775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com.

27 Woodbridge, VA. Antiques Appraisal Fair.

Rippon Lodge Historic Site. 703-499-9812.

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28 Edmonton, Canada. Doll & Toy Show. Alberta Aviation Museum. Doll Club of Edmonton.

Kathy. 780-485-3025. dziegler@telusplanet.net. dollclub.shawwebspace.ca.

28 Ft. Wayne, IN. Doll & Bear Show. The Lantern. B & L Promotions. 419-228-4657. rmangold@woh.rr.com.

28 Mayfield Heights, OH. Doll Show. Sherwin-Gilmore Party Center. Eileen Green. 440-729-9690.

29 Providence, RI. Susan Grimshaw on Tynietoy.

Handicraft Club. 42 College St. RSVP Jacki.

401-831-5337.

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4 Albany, NY. Doll Show. 440 Whitehall Road. Shaker Doll Club. 518-842-4549. milleroses@yahoo.com.

4 Arcadia, CA. Doll & Toy Show. The Oak Tree Room/ Coco’s. Serendipity Doll Show. Michael Kouri.

626-791-1129.

4 Escondido, CA. Doll Show. Church of the Resurrection. Southwind Doll Club. Frances Johnson.

760-728-6830.

4-6 Universal City, CA. Marquis Catalog Auction/ Discovery Day. Los Angeles/Universal City Hilton.

Theriault’s. 800-638-0422. www.theriaults.com.

4 Morgantown, NC. Doll Show. Collett Street Recreation Center. Sandi Walker. 828-893-0640. sandiw@msn.com. www.dollsanddesigns.webs.com/specialevent.

4 Phoenix, AZ. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. No. Phoenix Baptist Church. Valley of the Sun Doll Club. Harlene Soucy. 480-831-9081.

5 DeWitt, MI. Doll Show. Banquet & Conference Ctr. Of DeWitt. Sandy. 269-599-1511.

5 Medina, MN. Doll & Toy Show. Medina Entertainment Center. 239-282-9499. www.DollsToysBearsOhMy.com.

5 Sturbridge, MA. Doll & Folk Art Show. Sturbridge Host Hotel. Collins Gifts. Wendy Collins.

603-969-1699.

9-13 Countryside, IL. Doll Making Convention. Holiday Inn & William Tell Chicago SW Countryside Conf.

Ctr.Windy City Doll Workshops. Nancy Gawron.

630-739-3876.

11 Fredericksburg, VA. Doll & Toy Show.

Fredericksburg Elks Lodge. Now & Then Doll Club of Fredericksburg. Judy E. Kamerer. 804-448-5060. dollsbyjudi@yahoo.com.

11 Memphis, TN. Doll Show. Agricenter International.

Southern Belles Doll Club. Donna Brown.

901-337-5796. Cricket1937@live.com.

11-12 Puyallup, WA. Doll & Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com 11 Tucson, AZ. Luncheon. Hotel Congress. Marti Nelson. 520-393-0502. Mjnelson10@cox.net. JeanElaine Parfet. 302-217-3708. jedolls@gmail.com.

11 Wausau, WI. Doll Show. St. Matthew’s Gym. Altrusa International Inc. of Wausau, WI. Delores Clancy.

715-845-1808.

12 Cedar Rapids, IA. Doll & Toy Show. Teamster’s Union Hall. Elaine Klein. 712-889-2154. 712-253-6555.

12 Cincinnati, OH. Doll & Toy Show. Sharonville Holiday Inn. Queen City Beautiful Doll Club. Margie Schultz. 513-207-8409. askmargie@aol.com.

12 Dedham, MA. Doll & Toy Show. Holiday Inn. A Drummer Boys Show. 978-535-4811. www.bornsteinshows.com.

12 Flint, MI. Doll Show. Dom Polski Hall. Flint Barbie Club. Sue. 810-639-2353. Ferrier@centurytel.net.

12 Hershey, PA. Doll Show. Granada Street Gym. Central Penn Doll Collectors Club. Dotti.

717-761-3609.

12 New Hope, PA. Doll Show. Eagle Fire Hall. Mark Lehmann. 215-657-2477. markvleh@cavtel.net.

12 Toledo, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Stranahan Great Hall. www.toledodollshow.com. Sandy Bullock.

734-282-0152. Sandy4085@hotmail.com.

16-18 New Orleans, LA. Doll Artist Convention.

Doubletree New Orleans. Doll Artisan Guild.

607-432-4977.

18 Austin, TX. Doll Show. Norris Conference Center.

Austin Doll Collectors. Sharon Weintraub.

512-323-9639.

18 Bangor, ME. Doll Show. Bangor Elks Lodge.

Maine-ly Dolls Club. Inez Toothaker. 207-234-4101.

18 Palmetto, GA. Doll Show. Baptist Children’s Home.

Peachtree Doll Collectors. 770-579-9404. bwelker@bellsouth.net.

18 Pasadena, CA. Doll Show. Elks Lodge Pasadena.

Forever Young Antiques. Sandy Kline. 818-368-4648.

18 Redding, CA. Dolls & Toys Convention. Holiday Inn. MyHobbiesShow@aol.com. 831-438-5349.

18 San Diego, CA. Doll Show. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Doll Collectors of North Park. Denise Perkins. 619-602-9043. Suzanne McHenry.

619-444-3529.

19 Buffalo, NY. Doll Show. Holiday Inn. Niagara Frontier Doll Club. Joan Malone. 716-875-2641.

19 Southbury, CT. Doll & Toy Show. Crowne Plaza.

Jenny Lind Doll Club. 203-628-7600.

22-24 Nashua, NH. Doll Show & Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auctions. 603-478-3232. withingtonauction.com. withington@conknet.com.

25 Ottawa, Canada. Doll & Toy Show. Ernst & Young Centre. Anne Taller, annetaller@storm.ca.

613-592-2720.

25 Salt Lake City, UT. Doll & Bear Show. Utah State Fairpark. Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com.

25 Virginia Beach, VA. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Knight Shows. Howard Knight. 803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com.

26 Columbus, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Aladdin Shrine Center. Olentangy Valley Doll Club of Ohio. www.olentangyvalleydollclub.net. olentangyvalleydollclub@hotmail.com.

26 Laughlintown, PA. Doll Show. Ligonier Country Inn. Laurel Highlands Doll Club. Cindy Hawk.

724-515-5008.

26 Rochester, NY. Henrietta Doll Lovers Club Luncheon. Italian-American Community Ctr. Dottie.

585-889-2015.

26 St. Charles, IL. Doll & Toy Show. Kane County Fairgrounds. Antique World Shows. Herb Regan.

847-800-3009.

NOVEMBER

1 Batavia, NY. Doll & Bear Show. The Clarion Hotel.

Martha Smith. 585-506-7948.

1 Detroit, MI. Doll Show. Dr. Charles H Wright Museum. Sandy’s Land. Sandy Epps. 313-492-6953.

1 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center & Holiday Inn Hotel. Frasher’s Doll Auctions.

816-625-3786. (F)816-625-6079. frasher@aol.com.

1 Richmond, VA. Doll & Bear Show. Richmond Raceway Complex. Judy Seay. 434-295-2628.

1 Westampton, NJ. Antique & Vintage Doll Auction.

Sweetbriar. Crescent Shrine. Dorothy Hunt.

410-275-2094. www.SweetbriarAuctions.com.

2 Anaheim, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. Rowbear. 831-438-5349. DollFestival@aol.com.

2 Bellevue, WA. Doll & Toy Show. Bellevue Red Lion Hotel. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Lisa Pepin.

206-362-8723.

2 Madison Hts., MI. Doll Show. UFCW Madison Place. Doll Show Productions. Sharon Napier.

586-731-3072. www.dollshowproductions.com.

2 Mounds View, MN. Doll & Bear Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. Carol Benson.

612-669-1613.

2 St. Charles, MO. Doll & Bear Show. Columns Banquet Center. The Spirit of St. Louis Doll Club.

Tere. 314-423-2635.

5 Hatfield, PA. Doll Auction. Alderfer Doll Auction. www.AlderferAuction.com. 215-393-3036.

8 Albuquerque, NM. Doll Show. St. Paul’s UMCChapman Hall. Dolls4U. Anita Husby. 505-508-0351.

8 Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Brookhurst Community Center. CA Doll Collectors. Sherryl Shirran.

714-827-0345. 562-596-6790.

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FRIZELLBURG ANTIQUE STORE

1909 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 21158 SAT. & SUN

SEPTEMBER 13-14 11 to 5

If you need a “Doll Fix” this is the weekend!!

PLUS

★ SAT. Barb Clements will restring your doll while you wait and take in other dolls in need of repair! She’s the best! ★ SUN. Dottie Ayers of the Calico Teddy will appraise your teddies and have her book for sale! She is tops in her field!!

Lynne Shoblom 928-445-5908 or 928-713-1909 email: victorianretreat@msn.com Please check out my shop on Ruby Lane: www.victorianretreat.rubylane.com Website: www.victorianretreat.com

There will be so much fresh merchandise from the collections that arrived this summer – Dolls, Bears, Steiff, etc.

So mark your calendar for a fun weekend at the

FRIZELLBURG ANTIQUE STORE

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410-848-0664 or 410-875-2850 Open Every Thurs – Sun 11-5

Beautiful Dolls and Accessories at Reasonable Prices!

Member of UFDC and NADDA

ONE OF FLORIDA’S LARGEST DOLL SHOPS... is just a short drive from the interstate. Come find the doll of your dreams in historic downtown DeLand, FL. We have a large selection of dolls over 100 years old, as well as vintage and one of a kind. Dolls of DeLand, 118 N Woodland Blvd (Hwy 17-92), DeLand, FL 32720 (386) 736-0004 Tues-Sat 11:00AM-5:00PM

Annual Southeastern Doll Show

CERTIFIED DOLL APPRAISALS – Doll appraisals online at www.doll-appraisals.com by Certified C.A.G.A. appraiser, for insurance, bankruptcy, divorce, casualty loss, or just to see what a doll is worth, its history, etc.

I can also do appraisals by mail. Victoria Way, P. O. Box 501, Tehachapi, CA 93582. Phone 661-823-7828 or 661-972-7728. Please visit my website at www.doll-appraisals.com or www.antiquedollappraisals.com

Antique Dolls • Collectible Dolls Wigs • Shoes • Costumes •Accessories Doll Appraisals • Jewelry • Other Collectibles DOLL KITS (VINYL & BISQUE) Dollmaking Demonstrations • Cash Door Prize

ANTIQUE DOLLS – French and German Bisque, All Bisque, Chinas, Limited Ed. Doll Plates. SASE. Ann Lloyd, 5632 S. Deer Run Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.

215-794-8164. Email: alloyd@nni.com RubyLane.com/ shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC

Contact: Sandi Walker 122 Main St. W., Valdese NC 28690 828-893-0640 email: sandicw@msn.com

ANTIQUE dolls and collectibles. LSADSE for color fully illustrated list. 10 month layaway available. Member UFDC & NADDA. Regina A. Steele, 23 Wheatfield DR, Wilmington, DE 19810-4351.

Phone 302-475-5374 Email: RSteele855@aol.com Visit my website: www.ReginaSteele.com

www.dollsanddesigns.webs.com/specialevent

Place Your Ad Here a classified marketplace for antique dolls and related merchandise Copy Ads: 35 cents per word, no limit; $12 minimum Ads with a border and boldface, add $10 to word total BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO ADS we can convert your color ads to black and white 1/12 page ( 2 1/2” h x 2 3/8” w) $40 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $50 FULL COLOR PHOTO ADS 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $125

Collett Street Recreation Center

300 Collett St. MORGANTON NC 28655

$5 Adults - Children under 12 free FREE 2015 POCKET CALENDAR WITH PAID ADMISSION

Vendor Tables Available

OLENTANGY VALLEY DOLL CLUB OF OHIO 43rd Annual Doll & Bear Sale Central Ohio’s Oldest & Finest with over 100 Dealers

Sunday, October 26th, 2014 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Antique, Collectible, Modern, Artist Dolls, Bears and Related Items Location - Aladdin Shrine Center

3850 Stelzer Rd., Columbus, OH 43219 Across from Easton Town Center (Exit I270 at Morse Rd/Easton)

Please include payment with your ad. Larger ads are considered display ads — call us for information. 1-888-800-2588.

Doll Appraisals • Free Parking Door Prizes • Food Available

Antique Doll Collector, P.O. Box 239, Northport, NY 11768

Doll Display - “The Wizard of Oz”

Classified ads due no later than the first day of the preceding month of publication. Example: May 1 for the June issue.

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Sat. October 4th 10am-3pm

ANTIQUE DOLL COLLECTOR

SEPTEMBER 2014

Information - www.olentangyvalleydollclub.net Inquiries - olentangyvalleydollclub@hotmail.com

Calendar cont. from page 62 8 Denver, PA. Premier Doll Auction. Morphy Auctions. 877-968-8880. (F) 717-336-7115. www.MorphyAuctions.com.

8 Des Moines, IA. Doll & Toy Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515-986-1975. www.desmoinesdollshow.com.

8 Largo, FL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. The Palms of Largo Resort. Judy Smith. 727-796-9412. Anita Munson. 727-953-7545.

8 Salisbury, NC. “A Fashion Extravaganza with Ginny & Bleuette” Luncheon. Country Club of Salisbury.

Beth Nance. bethmnance@gmail.com.

8 San Jose, CA. Doll & Bear Show. Santa Clara Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713. www.dolls4all.com.

8 Tulsa, OK. Doll & Toy Show. Bixby Community Center. Kyle Productions Unlmtd. 405-810-1010.

9 Davenport, IA. Doll & Toy Show. Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Eastern Iowa Doll Shows. Sherryl Newton. 319-610-3534.

9 Hunt Valley, MD. Doll & Teddy Bear Show.

Embassy Suites Cockeysville. Collins Gifts Promotions. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699.

9 Portsmouth, NH. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Frank Jones Center. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699.

14 Depew, NY. Buffalo Regional Doll Club Luncheon.

Salvatore’s Italian Gardens. Patricia Kurdziel.

716-937-7816.

14-16 St. Louis, MO. Doll Convention. Hilton St. Louis Airport. Registration required. www.stlbjdcon.com.

15 Holland, MI. Doll & Toy Show. Holland Civic Center. Snowbabies of W MI & Muskegon Sand Dollers. Barb. 616-633-1720. vballbarb@aol.com.

15 Kissimmee, FL. Doll & Bear Show. Ramada Gateway. Knight SE Doll Shows. 803-783-8049. www.knightshows.com.

15 Tucson, AZ. Doll Show. Sabbar Shrine Temple.

Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713. www. dolls4all.com.

15 Washington, NC. Doll Show. Red Men’s Lodge.

A to Z Doll Club. Martha Robbins. 252-943-2969.

Martythesmarty16@yahoo.com.

16 Hasbrouck Hts., NJ. Doll & Bear Show. Hilton Hotel. JMK Shows. Jesse Kohler. 352-527-6666.

22 Indianapolis, IN. Doll Show. Doll Show. Irvington Public Library. Indy Cloth Doll Makers. Katie Jones.

317-495-1626.

23 Tinley Park, IL. Doll & Toy Show. Tinley Park Convention Center. Julie Bronski. 312-919-7135.

Ashley’s Dolls & Antiquities

Billye Harris • 723 NC Hwy 61 South, Whitsett, NC 27377 • (336) 266-2608 Website: AshleysDolls.com • E-mail: AshleysDolls@gmail.com Visit us on Rubylane.com/shops/Ashleysdollsandantiquities • Generous Layaways Member UFDC and NADDA